| Frequently Asked Questions
SECTION I
General Information About Human Resources & Affirmative Action
- What is your fax number?
- Most of our fax numbers are
listed in the University of Michigan Staff Directory. You
can also call any one of our offices to obtain a fax number
for a specific office within UHR.
- Where are you located?
- Most UHR offices are located
at the Wolverine Tower or the North Campus Administrative
Complex, Suite 1100. We have a few offices located elsewhere
on campus, so it's best to call before coming to visit us.
- What hours are your offices open?
- All offices within UHR are
open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Where do I find out about unemployment
compensation?
- Call the Unemployment Compensation
Office at 734-764-9250.
Refer to SPG 201.78;
201.57
- Where should I call for employment verification?
- Call the HR/Payroll Service Center at 734-615-2000 or toll free at 866-647-7657.
- How can I get a copy of the affirmative
action statement?
- To obtain a copy of the statement,
call us at 734-763-0235. We will also fax a copy of the statement to you,
if you desire.
Refer to SPG 201.35
- Where do I find out about tuition
reimbursement?
- Call the
HR/Payroll Service Center at 734-615-2000 or toll-free at 866-647-7657.
Refer to SPG 201.69-0;
201.69-1
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SECTION II
Employment Inquiries
- Where do I get information about
Reduction-in-Force (RIF)?
- Call either of the two employment
offices at:
Recruitment and Employment Services 734-764-6580
Health System Human Resources 734-647-2385
Refer to SPG 201.72-0;
201.72-1
- What if I have a question about
a specific position posting?
- You may contact the HR/Payroll Service Center at 734-615-2000 or toll-free at 866-647-7657.
Refer to SPG 201.01
- How do I apply for a job?
- You can view current openings and apply for regular employment online at the Careers at Michigan website.
Instructions and FAQs are found on the site.
Refer to SPG 201.01;
201.59;
201.18
- How do I access job postings on
the computer?
- UM job postings are available
on the World Wide Web at http://www.umjobs.org.
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SECTION III
Concerns or Questions About Your Job
- How do I review my personnel file?
- Contact one of the two offices
listed below to make arrangements to review your folder.
You will review your file at the UHR office; files
cannot be removed.
Staff HR Services 734-763-2387
Health System Human Resources 734-647-2385
Refer to SPG 201.46
for more information.
- Where can I get a copy of a job
description?
- Individual units maintain their own individual job descriptions. You can visit the Career Family Navigator for more information on job titles used within the University as part of the Career Family Classification System.
- Who should I contact with questions about leaves
of absence?
- You may contact the HR/Payroll Service Center at 734-615-2000 or toll-free at 866-647-7657.
- How do I schedule a 2nd step grievance
hearing?
- Call the Staff
HR Services Office at 734-763-2387.
Refer to SPG 201.08
- Has my job title change/salary adjustment been processed?
- You can view current and future-dated appointment information on Wolverine Access. Choose "Employee Business" and login with your uniqname and UMICH (Kerberos) password.
- Who do I contact about filing a
grievance?
- Your first step would be to
contact one of the two Employee Relations Offices:
Health System Human Resources 734-647-2385
Staff HR Services 734-763-2387
Refer to SPG 201.08
- What do I do if I'm having trouble
at my workplace?
- We have a variety of services
that can offer advice and counseling:
Staff HR Services 734-763-2387
Health System Human Resources 734-647-2385
Faculty & Staff Assistance Program 734-936-8660
Mediation Services 734-936-8660
Refer to SPG 201.14;
201.65-1;
201.08
- Can you give me information about
the FMLA?
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Training is available 24-hours a day through an online tutorial.
- Who do I contact about sexual harassment?
- Please contact a sexual harassment
coordinator in the Office of Institutional Equity at 734-647-4797.
Refer to SPG 201.89-0;
201.89-1
- I have a question about my benefits;
who should I call?
- Call the HR/Payroll Service
Center at 734-615-2000 or 1-866-647-7657 (toll free), or
visit the Benefits Office Web site at http://www.umich.edu/~benefits/
Refer to SPG Staff
Benefits Section
- I need to change my address/phone
number. Who should I call?
- It is especially important
that the University always have your current home and office
addresses so you can receive mailings and other important
information. If your home or office address changes, make
sure you update your address with the University. You can:
(1) Email your change of address to address.change@umich.edu
(2) Call the HR/Payroll Service Center at 734-615-2000 or
1-866-647-7657 (toll free).
(3) View and update your Current Address (home address)
on Wolverine Access. Go to the Wolverine Access home page
at http://wolverineaccess.umich.edu.
Click on Human Resources and log in using your uniquename
and Kerberos (UMICH) password. Then click on Personal Information,
Address and Phone Number.
- Where can I call to obtain retirement
information?
- For retirement information,
call the HR/Payroll Service Center at 734-615-2000 or 1-866-647-7657
(toll free), or visit the Benefits Office Web site at http://www.umich.edu/~benefits/.
Refer to SPG 203.05;
201.81;
201.83
- Who do I call regarding diversity?
- Call the Office of Institutional Equity at 734-763-0235.
Refer to SPG 201.35;
201.89-1;
201.82;
601.06
- Where do I obtain a staff
handbook?
- The staff handbook is accessible online at: http://hr.umich.edu/staffhandbook/
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SECTION IV
Information About Other UM Departments
- I have questions about Workers'
Compensation. Who do I call?
- Call the Work~Connections Office
at 734-615-0643 or toll-free at
1-877- 869-5266 [UMWKCON].
Refer to SPG 519.02
- I was injured on the job. Who do
I call?
- Call the Work~Connections Office
at 734-615-0643 or toll-free at
1-877- 869-5266 [UMWKCON].
Refer to SPG 519.02
- How many students attend the University?
- The University of Michigan Profile of facts can be found on the U-M News Service website.
- I want to discontinue my subscription
to Michigan Today. Who do I call?
- Call News and Information Services
at 734-764-7260 or Michigan Today at 734-764-0105.
- How do I locate my son/daughter?
- Call the Student Locator at 734-764-2330
or the Office of the Registrar at 734-764-6280.
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