New Hire - Staff

Onboarding

To help you make the most of your time and have the best onboarding experience, please complete the following checklist.

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Employee Checklist

Accept offer and complete all onboarding documents in Careers.
Complete background check consent forms in Accurate.
Communicate with your department's point-of-contact and make sure you understand:
- Start date, what time to arrive and working hours
- Dress-code expectations
- Where to park and where to report
- What to bring on your first day
- Supervisor/departmental contact information
Prepare necessary documents to complete I-9 form (list of acceptable documents), and to sign up for benefits (additional information).
Explore UNG's website
- Blue Ridge
- Cumming
- Dahlonega
- Gainesville
- Oconee

Visit the HR (Human Resources) office to complete HR paperwork and I-9 verification forms.
- Bring onboarding documents and original acceptable identification documents (list of acceptable documents).
Verify email and network password (helpdesk@ung.edu). (Please note: Your email account will only be available if you come to the Human Resources office and finalize your new hire paperwork prior to your start date).
Obtain your UNG ID at the card office and parking pass at the parking services office.
Sign up for campus alerts through Banner.
If applicable, obtain your work uniform, materials, and other departmental property for your new role.

Enroll in employee benefits plan within the first 30 days.
- Plan information
- Enroll in benefits through the USG Faculty and Staff Portal at OneUSG Connect.
- Address questions to benefit specialists:
  - Gainesville/Oconee: Sabrina.Wall@ung.edu
  - Dahlonega/Cumming/Blue Ridge: Kathy.Martin@ung.edu
Complete required training and workshops.
Complete necessary software and business process training as identified by supervisor.
Enroll in upcoming New Employee Orientation/Welcome (see schedule).