Human Resources

WELCOME TO UC RIVERSIDE

Onboarding is a vital first step. It began before you arrived and will continue for months to come. Onboarding is designed to integrate you into the UCR community and to connect you with people, tools, and resources. These seven things will help guide you through the process by providing essential resources.

Please note that different units may require additional information, trainings, etc. Please visit your Shared Service Center or contact your supervisor.

​ Benefits

In the UCPath portal, navigate to > Health and Welfare > Enroll in Benefits. After clicking Submit from the online form, your enrollment is complete. Your benefit elections will appear in UCPath on the next business day. 

Retirement

​​New Employee Benefits Orientation

UC Riverside’s New Employee Benefits Orientation (NEBO) is essential for employees to attend. If you are a faculty or staff member eligible for full benefits and non-postdoc, please join us to learn about UC’s Health & Welfare Benefits. We will provide detailed information and highlight the UC comprehensive benefits package. You may attend in-person or via Zoom.

• For questions, please email newhirebenefits@ucr.edu

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EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

• Here are some of the perks of being a UCR employee:
• Access to training and development programs.
• Reduced-fee enrollment or discounts on courses.
• Access to UCR's academic curriculum for employees meeting academic eligibility criteria.
• In some cases, employees may also be able to arrange time or an alternative work schedule to attend classes.

For more information visit: https://hr.ucr.edu/employee-resources/ucr-discounts

MANDATORY COURSES*

ALL AVAILABLE ON THE UC LEARNING CENTER (UCLC) 

*Your department may require additional mandatory training courses. Those trainings will be listed in the university's UCLC (also known as LMS).

• UC Cybersecurity Awareness Fundamentals

  Cybercrime happens far more often than you realize, and you are a target! This interactive Cyber Security Awareness training course provides information on some of the most common threats facing the University and facing us as individuals. The course is led by a social engineer who uses real life examples to highlight how we can minimize the risks to ourselves and the University from these cyber threats. 

  Register

  Estimated duration: 35 Minute(s)

• UC Abusive Conduct Training

  This training provides an overview of the University of California's Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Policy. Topics include:

  • An overview of what is and isn't abusive conduct
  • Guidance on how to prevent abusive conduct
  • Guidance on how to respond to and report abusive conduct, if it occurs
  • Resources and reporting options available to UC community members who have experienced or witnessed abusive conduct

  Register

  Estimated duration: 20 Minute(s)

• Safety Orientation

  Overview of safety fundamentals, injury & illness prevention, and emergencies for all faculty, staff, and students.

  Register

  Estimated duration: 35 Minute(s)

• COVID-19 Prevention

  Overview of return to work post COVID-19. Topics include: What to expect, responsibilities, and Coronavirus prevention/precaution. This course covers requirements of CDC guidance, Cal/OSHA guidance , and CDPH/CalOSHA statewide industry guidance for COVID-19.

  Register

  Estimated duration: 15 Minute(s)

• UC Preventing Harassment & Discrimination
  UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention for Supervisors, Faculty and MSP

  This training is for supervisory, MSP employees, and faculty at all UC locations, and provides an overview of how to prevent sexual violence and sexual harassment in the University of California. Topics include: Recognize sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other prohibited behavior Prevent harm before, during and after incidents Respond: identify roles and processes for reports Resources: seek services, confidential resources, and assistance to help you navigate Supervisor: roles and responsibilities This course meets requirements of 2 CCR 11024, California Government Code 12950.1, AB 1825/2053, 34 CFR 668.46 Violence Against Women Act, and UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, Abusive Conduct, and Anti-Discrimination.

  Register

• General Compliance Briefing: University of California Ethical Values & Conduct

  This briefing is designed to raise continued awareness of the University of California Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of Ethical Conduct, and to convey University employment obligations with respect to ethical and compliant behavior. The purpose is not to teach University policy or ethics but to familiarize UC employees with important ethics and compliance information, issues and resources.

  Register

  Estimated duration: 30 Minute(s)
   

• Workplace Violence Prevention

  This training was developed in accordance with the training requirements established by California Senate Bill 553. Its goal is to help members of the UC community understand and report workplace violence, and to be able to recognize and respond to escalating behavior.

  By the end of this training, you should be able to: Define workplace violence under California state law Be familiar with the elements of the Workplace Violence Prevention program at your location Report incidents of workplace violence through appropriate channels Access resources and services at your location for additional assistance and training.

  Register

  Estimated duration: 20 Minutes

​ PAY, TIMESHEETS & HOLIDAYS

UC exempt employees receive monthly pay checks and non-exempt employees receive bi-weekly pay checks. For information on regular pay day schedules, please follow this link.