Supervisor'S New Employee Checklist (Page 3 of 4) in pdf

Wages and hours

Explain timesheet procedures, Absence from Work policy, Salary and other compensation if

applicable, merit eligibility and cycles, pay periods and calendar (e.g. academic and general

campus, administrative holidays, standing meetings, special events).

Explain paycheck distribution procedures and availability of direct deposit, including where and

when checks will be received.

Benefits

Confirm that the employee is scheduled to attend NSU orientation session

Safety

Alert the employee to safety regulations and possible hazards associated with the work area

and the procedure to follow in the event of an accident or fire.

Whenever applicable, discuss handling, safety precautions and training programs for any toxic

substances covered by the Florida Right-to-Know Law.

Discuss the care and proper usage of any equipment the employee will operate.

First Week Checklist

General

Make sure the new employee has completed or is registered for NSU Orientation.

Introduce work for the employee to accomplish as a first assignment. Assist and coach as

needed.

Arrange meeting for new employee to meet with Dean or Department Head as applicable.

Explain and obtain access to filing and mail systems (shared drives used, etc.)

Inform new employee about regular scheduled staff meetings.

Add new staff member to circulation and departmental telephone list.

Provide a list of goals and accomplishments to be completed by new employee within the

orientation period.

Training

Provide the new employee with a Training List to be completed. Remind new employee that

mandatory WebCt training is to be completed before the 3-month orientation period.

Schedule employee in job-appropriate NSU Training programs at

Within two weeks

Be sure to check-in regularly with the employee (e.g. how are you doing?)

Follow-up with employee regarding work environment, equipment, access to systems and

training.

Remind the employee about Benefits enrollment deadline and who to contact for information or

guidance.

First Month Checklist

Ensure that the new employee has completed the benefits enrollment process within

30 days of the benefits eligibility date.

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