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Information for Payroll Liaisons

The following is a list of relevant information and resources for campus payroll liaisons.

Managing Positions & Hiring

Hiring & Position Management
From creating a new position to hiring an employee all the information and resources needed for Classified Staff, Officer & Exempt Professionals, Faculty, Students, Temporaries, and Independent Contractors.
Personnel Files
This is a link to our Records Services office with information about personnel files and other services.
I-9 Form: Employment Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 ("IRCA"), the University of Colorado at Boulder must verify employment eligibility of employees. All the information about that process can be found here.
Background Checks
Classified Staff, Officers and Exempt Professionals, Student Employees and Temporary Employees who are required to undergo a background screening prior to employment will find here the Campus Background Policy, Frequently Asked Questions and other pertinent documents.
New Employees
Information for new employees, supervisors and PPLs about the steps to bringing a new employee on board, including required trainings, employment eligibility and other information.
Retirees
Information for employees preparing to retire, retirees looking for employment opportunities, and information about hiring an employee can be found here.
Exiting Employees
Information for Payroll Liaisons concerning employees who are leaving the University.

Managing Compensation

Compensation
Competitive compensation combined with excellent benefits and a great work environment make CU-Boulder one of the most desirable places to work in Colorado and in the nation. Fair wages are important to our employees, and they are a critical tool for allowing the university to recruit and retain the best and brightest talent. Wages are determined according to merit and market surveys with the goal of providing equitable pay for equitable work. Resources and information about compensation and pay for classified staff and officer and exempt professional staff as well as FLSA and overtime.
Payroll & Benefits
Information about traditional benefits, such as health care and retirement as well as information concerning your specific pay. This link will take you to the University's Payroll and Benefits Department (PBS).

Managing Work Time

Leave
Leave options available to CU employees include leaves such as Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury, Military, Administrative, On-the-Job Injury, Disability, Family Medical, Parental and Unpaid Leave.
Overtime & FLSA
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations set forth the criteria and requirements for determining if a position qualifies for exemption from overtime and/or minimum wage requirements. Information about the determination of FLSA exemption and issues related to overtime can be found here.

Training

Training
Human Resources offers a wide range of training opportunities. Whether you're looking for trainings that are required, developmental, based on rules and policies, or life-enriching, HR can provide you with a multitude of training solutions.
Payroll and Personnel Liaison (PPL) Training
Learn everything you need to know about being a campus Payroll Liaison.

Employee Relations

Recognition & Motivation
Motivating and recognizing your employees is vital to a healthy, efficient and fun work environment. Human Resources has detailed information on how to both motivate and recognize employees at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Performance Management
Performance includes performance planning and evaluations, dispute resolution, addressing employee performance concerns through formal and informal processes, employee motivation and recognition.
Disability Accommodations
At the University of Colorado at Boulder, employees with disabilities are entitled to access, support, and when appropriate, reasonable accommodations. The ADA Coordinator supports the ongoing development of an accessible university that embraces and celebrates diversity. The ADA Coordinator provides disability-related information, services, and resources for faculty and staff. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for faculty and staff, educating the campus community, and promoting equal access and opportunity for those with disabilities. Additionally, the ADA Coordinator, in conjunction with the Chancellor's Committee on Campus Accessibility, addresses the structural accessibility needs of students, faculty and staff.

Security Access & HRMS Resources

Access to HRMS & CIW
Instructions on how to request access to HRMS (Human Resources Management System) module of PeopleSoft and/or CIW (Central Information Warehouse)
HRMS Action/Reason Table for CU-Boulder
A list of action/reason codes used in HRMS. Includes a description of appropriate uses for each code as related to CU-Boulder classified and exempt professional staff.

Records Services

Records Services
The Department of Human Resources has been given the authority to handle access of official personnel records outside of Open Records Requests. The Records Services unit is responsible for maintaining the official personnel records for all classified and exempt professional CU-Boulder and System Administration employees. To review a file, contact at Records Services at 303 492-4844. A 24 hour notice is required. Records Services is located at: Administrative and Research Center East Campus 3100 Marine Street, Third Floor Boulder, Colorado 80309-0565.