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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry HR Office provides department-wide human resources activities including staff recruitment, academic (both ladder rank and research appointments) recruitment and reviews, student personnel, performance management, compensation, classification, employee relations, labor relations, benefits administration, and payroll.

Academic Affairs Support
Guidance on appointment and reappointment actions (merit, acceleration, promotion, change in tier); file preparation and coordination.

Benefits
Insurance plans (medical, dental, vision, legal, supplemental disability); dependant care; retirement (403b, DCP, UCRP); guidance on financial planning services.

Classification
Job descriptions; job analysis; classification of positions; reclassification.

Compension
Salary plans and policies; merit increases; equity increases; stipends

Diversity
Affirmative action; Equal employment opportunity (EEO/Non-discrimination).

Employee Services
Child care; counseling; temporary employment; Skill Bank; career planning (My Career).

Employee & Labor Relations
Problem resolution; counsel and advice on various issues such as workplace differences; conflict management; report harassment or discrimination.

Immigration
Application or renewal of visa status; change in visa status; various immigration petition applications; travel advisory and letters.

Leave of Absence
Medical (personal or family); pregnancy; personal; disability; catastrophic leave.

Payroll & Timekeeping
Time and attendance; overtime and time off; paycheck inquiries; change to withholding (W4); employment verification.

Performance Management
Performance standards; performance evaluations; improvement plans; corrective action.

Policy & Practices
Guidance on UC, campus, and Chemistry and Biochemistry employment policies; development of departmental policies

Recognition & Awards
Incentive award program; service awards; Chemistry and Biochemistry recognition programs

Records
Personnel files and records; temporary increase in percent time; PARS distribution

Recruitment & Staffing
Advertising; interviewing; selection; reference checks; background checks; hiring; Promotion Project; dual employment; temporary staffing; Skill Bank

Reduction in Time & Layoff
Voluntary reduction in time; involuntary reduction in time; layoff

Safety
Workers' Compensation; compliance assistance; inspections; postings; health & safety training

Security
Key distribution and procedures

Separations
Exit process and interviews

Training & Education
Guidance on staff education and development classes; career planning services; educational benefits, self-study library; web-based training

Work/Life Issues
Alternate work schedules; time off (holidays, jury duty, leave of absence, sick leave/bereavement, vacation, voting)