Tag: human resources

Marjorie Campbell and Debbie Gravely, CCIT Internal Operations

“Shout out to Marjorie and Debbie for your work in organizing and mentoring 19 CCIT staff for the 9-month ‘CCIT Emerging Leaders Institute (CELI).’ Thank you for your work to manage personal & professional development opportunities and arrange tours & speakers to provide us a better understanding of CCIT, Clemson University and the surrounding community. We appreciate you and are thankful for this opportunity!” – CELI c/o 2025

David Gilpin, Talent Management Systems Coordinator, Office of Human Resources

“A big thank you and shout out to David Gilpin, the Office of Human Resources’ talent management systems coordinator. Throughout the year, David is always so incredibly helpful. Comparing notes with other supervisors, we all seem to have the same experience in working with David in terms of his quick follow up and we are thankful we have him as a fellow Tiger to help all of us with what might be a hard task to navigate. David makes OnBase easy to use and we can just focus on giving our colleagues great feedback and support through the performance process.” – Anonymous

Sidney Angner, Genomic Core Technician, Center for Human Genetics

“Sidney’s contributions to the Center for Human Genetics Core are truly invaluable — we’d be lost without her! She’s a ray of sunshine who always goes above and beyond, giving her best in everything she does.” – Anonymous

Shannon Clark, Public Info Director, Records/Registration

“I had the pleasure of working with Shannon on improving the accessibility of the undergraduate catalog. She was proactive in asking thoughtful questions and genuinely receptive to feedback, using it to drive meaningful improvements. Her eagerness to learn and open-minded approach made our collaboration both productive and enjoyable.” – Jon Olson, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT

On Sept. 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule regarding overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL’s final rule includes updated earnings thresholds that employers must consider when exempting employees in certain positions from the FLSA’s overtime pay requirements. The DOL’s rule does not make changes to the “duties tests” for these positions, which remain a critical factor in determining overtime exemption. The updated “standard salary level” threshold necessary to exempt an employee from FLSA overtime pay requirements will be $35,568 annually. Employees who are “exempt” are not entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek and, consequently, are not required to track hours worked.

The Office of Human Resources recently completed a review of approximately 1,400 Clemson University positions and has made determinations regarding overtime exemption status based on the DOL’s new rule. During this review, the following factors were considered:

1. Whether or not the duties listed on the employee’s position description meet the duties test for executive, academic administrative, administrative, computer or professional exemptions as defined by the DOL’s regulations.
2. Whether or not the employee is paid on a salaried basis.
3. Whether or not the employee earns $35,568 or more annually.

Because exemptions are based on all three of these criteria, many employees making above $35,568 will remain FLSA “nonexempt,” meaning they will continue to track their time worked and will be eligible for overtime pay.

What’s next?

• This week, approximately 300 employees whose FLSA status is changing to “exempt” will receive a communication from the Office of Human Resources explaining the rule and detailing any changes. Each employee’s supervisor will be copied on the message.
• Exemption status changes will become effective Dec. 15, 2019.
• Employees whose positions are FLSA “exempt” are not eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Additionally, these employees are not required to track their hours worked in Kronos or on a time sheet.
• At this time, no further action is required.

A list of frequently asked questions and answers is available for your reference.

Clemson University provides an employee assistance program to university employees and their dependents/household members though Deer Oaks EAP, an outside resource for addressing work/life issues and living a happier, healthier, more balanced life.

A variety of health and wellness, counseling, referral and consultation services are available. Services are completely confidential, and there is no cost to faculty and staff for most services. Click here to access the October 2016 newsletter.

Deer Oaks EAP services and contact information can be accessed here.

The 2016 Pro Benefits Expo will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Hendrix Student Center (See map). Click here for the EXPO agenda and session descriptions.

There will be representatives from 12 state agencies, vendors and HRs benefits counselors. Faculty and staff can have their questions answered and make benefit elections in person.

The Pro Benefits EXPO offers:

• A conference-style event
  • Enjoy facilitated sessions, one-on-one time with benefit exhibitors and networking with colleagues
• 50-minute facilitated educational sessions
  • Attend one of the many informational sessions on various benefit programs
• Exhibitor hall
  • Talk one-on-one with program administrators and learn about available benefits
• Open Enrollment information
  • Learn important information about open enrollment and make coverage changes
• Benefits counseling
  • Discuss your benefit needs with a Clemson University benefits counselor
• Enjoy refreshments
• Get your flu shot

Click here to save the date on your calendar.

The open-enrollment period begins Oct. 1, 2015, and will run through Oct. 31, 2015. During the month of October, employees can make changes to their state insurance package—including dental this year—and enroll or re-enroll in a Medical Spending Account (MSA) and/or Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA). Enrollment changes take effect on Jan. 1, 2016. While online changes can still be made on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, benefits unit counselors are available weekdays only.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) will host several key events to support the annual open-enrollment period for benefits. Click here for details.

Making open-enrollment changes and enrolling/re-enrolling in an MSA and/or DCSA

Employees can make changes to their state insurance package online through their PEBA MyBenefits profile at www.eip.sc.gov/MyBenefits and can enroll or re-enroll in a Medical Spending Account and/or Dependent Care Spending Account through their MyFBMC member profile at www.MyFBMC.com. Re-enrollment in an MSA or DCSA for 2016 is not automatic.

Click here for benefits details or visit PEBA’s Benefits Advantage.
 
Ongoing assistance provided

OHR’s Benefits unit strives to be a knowledgeable resource. Please contact them at (864) 656-2000 or online at Ask-HR with questions.

Joining Clemson University’s ranks has never been easier thanks to two significant upgrades to services provided by the Office of Human Resources (OHR).

First, Clemson’s onboarding program is a service that allows newly hired faculty and staff to quickly become acclimated to their work environment and gain an appreciation for the university’s objectives and culture. Research shows that employees who participate in a thorough onboarding program are more likely to transition smoothly into their new positions, exhibit improved job performance and remain employed at the organization through the transition-laden first year.

Throughout the onboarding pilot program, new members of Clemson’s faculty and staff (and their supervisors) realized positive results. According to Jameka Jackson, a recent hire in Student Financial Services, “Clemson University’s onboarding program was such a collaborative effort with everything condensed and covered well.”

A key element to the success of this new program is Tigers at Work, an enhanced website that gives new hires a wealth of information to guide them through their first year at Clemson. Click HERE for more information.

Second, Clemson’s international faculty, staff and students and their supervisors will benefit greatly from International Employees at Work, the University’s new online reference tool. The site’s visa-specific, online toolkits provide:

1) all the required resources, forms, and step-by-step processes, and
2) lists of all required forms and documents.

Navigating the complex processes required to seek work authorization in the United States just got easier. Click HERE for more information.

By Bob Jones
Executive Vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost

The search for Clemson’s new Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) continues.

Two well-regarded candidates recently participated in on-campus interviews and forums. After receiving great feedback from the campus community, we will be seeking additional candidates who have the knowledge, talent and enthusiasm to drive Clemson forward with our diversity and inclusiveness efforts.

The CDO search committee, which I am chairing, will work with Human Resources to begin reviewing additional candidates as soon as possible.

We want your continued involvement in this process. Here’s how you can help:

1. Visit the CDO job posting and share it with your professional networks.
2. Attend the on-campus forums so that you can get to know the candidates. These forums are also live streamed on ClemsonTV.
3. Continue to share your feedback.

Thank you for your involvement in this process. We will announce when we will have additional candidates visiting campus and encourage your participation.

Michelle Piekutowski has been named Clemson University’s permanent chief human resources officer, effective June 16. Piekutowski led the university’s human resources division in an interim capacity for the past three years.

“Michelle and the human resources team have worked together over the past three years to begin a complete transformation of the human resources division,” said Brett Dalton, Clemson’s vice president for finance and operations. “I believe that we are making significant strides, and that the best is yet to come.”

Piekutowski has worked in the university’s Office of Human Resources since 2003, serving in various director-level roles. In 2008, she was named Associate Chief Human Resources Officer.

“In my time at Clemson, I have been impressed with Michelle’s leadership,” said Clemson University President James P. Clements. “She’s the right person for this critical position.”

“I am excited about the opportunity to continue to work with and lead the HR team in helping Clemson achieve a 2020 objective to recruit, retain, develop and reward faculty and staff,” said Piekutowski. “Faculty and staff are crucial to Clemson’s success, and I look forward to continued collaboration with them.”

Piekutowski has served as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the President’s Commission on the Status of Women and the Staff senate. In 2013, she received the Alan Schaffer Faculty Senate Service award for exceptional service.   In her role as Chief Human Resources Officer, she will continue to serve as a member of the President’s Administrative Council.

Piekutowski earned a bachelor’s degree in business education from Western Carolina University and a master’s degree in human resource development from Clemson University. She has received certifications and served in leadership roles in local, regional and national units of the Human Resources associations.

By Jackie Todd, Office of Media Relations

You have questions and HR has answers.

Need information about human resources (HR) or payroll-related issues? Just visit the HR Service Center. Using self-service and interactive components, this online resource offers accurate, reliable and comprehensive information in one area.

“We want to give our customers a one-stop experience in finding the information that they need,” said Michelle Piekutowski, chief human resources officer. “With the HR Service Center, our customers do not have to spend valuable time and resources searching multiple Web pages to get answers to their questions.”

The HR Service Center is comprised of three components: frequently asked questions (FAQs), Ask-HR and HR Toolkits.

FAQs

FAQs are a self-service tool. They are sorted into audience types, such as faculty, staff and supervisors. These documents are constantly updated with questions that come into the HR Service Center. Within each audience type, there are categories and subcategories, which makes navigating and searching for a question quick and easy.

Ask-HR

Can’t find what you need in the FAQs? Just Ask HR! Ask-HR provides an interactive experience where employees can submit questions online.  The questions are fielded by trained HR representatives who are segmented into teams that deal with specific areas such as benefits, recruitment, payroll and many others.

Once a question is submitted, it is assigned a “ticket” and forwarded electronically to an HR team member who will then follow up with the customer directly.

To ensure that submissions are being addressed in a timely manner, Human Resources has implemented dashboard technology, which tracks the ticket from submission to conclusion.

“This system gives me the opportunity to monitor all Ask-HR requests to ensure that our customers are getting the information they need when they need it,” said John Mueller, director of customer service. “It’s an efficient and reliable process.”

HR toolkits

HR toolkits offer consolidated information on a variety of HR topics and functions.  Presented with the same look and feel, each toolkit includes a step-by-step process and features links to relevant HR forms, policies, related documents and a glossary. HR toolkits are continuously being developed for all audience types, similar to those established for FAQs.

“We are developing a comprehensive assortment of HR toolkits in an easy-to-follow format to help our customers in preparing and processing common HR transactions,” explained Mueller.

Next time you need HR information or service, visit the HR Service Center!

Have an idea about a faculty or staff profile, contact Jackie Todd at jtodd3@clemson.edu.