HR Update

In rare cases, employees may start their appointment prior to the completion of a background check. Exceptions will only be considered if the background check and verification have not been completed five days after submission and if the position provides a critical service to the University or if the background check process has been delayed due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., a natural disaster). New employees shall not start in their role unless an exception has been granted by central HR. 

Background check exceptions must be requested through OHR’s Talent Acquisition (TA) department. To streamline the request process, TA has created this form, which is found on this OHR webpage and also in the policy library. If you have any questions regarding the exception request process, please email ohr@umn.edu.