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Employee Handbook - Human Resources and other resources

 

Human Resources

The Human Resources staff is committed to providing you excellent service. Our office has several units, each of which is briefly described below. Please let us know how we can help you.

Human Resources - general information

Phone: (269) 387-3620
Fax: (269) 387-3441

Our Web site, located at www.wmich.edu/hr/, offers comprehensive information, forms, and helpful links. The site also includes the Employee Handbook and Policies & Procedures Manual.

Human Resource Services

Phone: (269) 387-3620

Administers the University's compensation system, performance management process, and the processes for hiring, transferring, and terminating employees, including the Job Opportunity Program. In addition, Human Resources Services administers your employee benefits, including all group insurance plans (health, life, and long-term disability) leave plans (including FMLA), and other benefits.

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

Phone: (269) 387-3622

This office maintains your official employment records. To keep our records up-to-date, please report any changes in your name or address to HRIS. The office also maintains your employee file, which you may review at any time.

Retirement Services

Phone: (269) 387-3580

Assists employees with retirement planning and services, including tax-deferred savings plans.

Staff Labor Relations

Phone: (269) 387-3648.

Oversees employee relations for bargaining staff employees, including all discipline issues, grievances, and contract negotiations and interpretation.

 

Other helpful resources

 

Western Michigan University Web site

Located at www.wmich.edu. Human Resources encourages you to visit the WMU Web site to learn more about all aspects of the University.

Office of Institutional Equity

Phone: (269) 387-6316. Oversees and administers the University's Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity programs and policies, the Americans with Disability Act and related accommodations, and also addresses issues of equality and justice for all members of the University as consistent with the University's Non-discrimination Policy.

Employee Assistance Program - HelpNet

Phone: (269) 372-4500 or toll free 1-800-523-0591. A free and confidential service that assists employees with personal issues (see "Employee Assistance Program").

CEDRS-Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services

Phone: 387-3406. A free mediation service that helps employees find mutually agreeable solutions to interpersonal disputes with other individuals (see "Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services"). Western Michigan University treats CEDRS mediation service in a confidential fashion.

 

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