HR Update

HireRight Background Check Access

HireRight is the official background check provider for the University of Minnesota. To ensure timely and seamless service, the OHR Talent Acquisition team has created a new form to fill out to request access for a new user or help with an existing account. 

For more information about HireRight, please see this OHR Hiring Resources webpage.

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Essential Employee Designations

This is a reminder that employees whose positions are designated as “Essential” (pertaining to a University state of emergency) need to be informed of such status in writing. 

Employee Entertainment Discounts Update

Updates to entertainment discounts offered through MERSC

Announcing the 2024 Wellbeing Series

The Office of Human Resources is proud to co-sponsor the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing’s Wellbeing Series of free webinars.

University Education Association (UEA) Negotiations Update

The next UEA mediation session is scheduled for March 18, 2024.

Checklist for Graduate Assistants (GA) and Non-Service Fellowship Codes

Checklist available to help distinguishing between GA and non-service fellowships.