Hiring Toolkit
The University of Richmond is committed to hiring talented people who will thrive and contribute to our campus community. Managers play a critical role in this process. Whether you’re hiring a faculty or staff member, need a temporary floater, or are seeking consultation on interviewing, selection, or onboarding a new employee, the information you need to get started is here.
Manage Performance
The University of Richmond supports the personal and professional growth of every employee. Managers play the most important role in establishing expectations, talking about performance, and developing and coaching their employees. Use UR Engaged check-ins as a framework for perfomrance management.
- Set performance goals for my employee
- Have a performance conversation
- Write a year end review
- Provide training for my employees
- Document disciplinary action
- Create a Performance Improvement Plan
Manage Employee Leave and Schedules
Supervisors are responsible for managing and approving employee leave. It is critical for supervisors to monitor leave regularly so that employees accrue time appropriately and so that the University is in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Approve Vacation & Sick Leave to Vacation Conversion
- Approve Sick Leave
- Approve Bereavement Leave
- Approve Jury Leave
- Approve Leave of Absence
- Approve Military Leave
- Approve Parental Leave
- Approve Voting Leave
- Approve a Flexible Work Arrangement
- Process FMLA
- Process Short-term Disability
- Understand Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Requirements
Manage Workplace Health & Safety
The University is committed to providing a safe workplace that is conducive to employee successful performance. Supervisors are responsible for making sure employees are safe and can work in an environment that allows them to perform at their best.
- Document a workplace injury (Workman's Comp)
- Request an accommodation for my employee
- Learn about responding to suicide warning signs
Pay Employees
The University of Richmond’s compensation program consists of a salary and career structure. The salary structure enables the university to manage compensation competitively against the market through market-based salary grade ranges that provide enough width to account for variation in individual experience and performance. Supervisors are responsible for knowing our compensation structure, policies, and how to apply them to individual employee situations.
- Give a bonus to an employee
- Promote an employee
- Reclassify a job
- About Compensation Strategy & Comparison Markets
- About Pay Grades & Pay Decisions
- About travel pay