New Employees

New Employee Orientation

New Employee Orientation is conducted each Monday, starting at 1:00 p.m. It provides new employees with important information and an introduction to ASU.

Orientation is held in the Environmental Research, Safety and Training (ERST) Building, located west of Facilities Management.

The agenda includes:

• Policies and Procedures at Arkansas State University
• Campus Safety Information
• Completion of Tax Forms
• Explanation and Sign-up for Benefits (for employees eligible for benefits)

Employees will receive a staff handbook, information on sexual harassment awareness, safety and workers' compensation procedures, and a position verification form which is needed for an ASU parking permit, faculty/staff ID and email account.

Attendance is very important since Human Resources representatives assist new employees in completing tax forms and other necessary documents. After orientation, employees will be instructed to obtain their ID card and parking permit and should report to work afterward.

View a list of the new hire forms that must be submitted >>

Payroll Schedule

All employees are paid on a real time semi-monthly schedule with pay dates on the 15th and last working day of the month. The payroll process begins five to six days prior to the actual payday. Any changes to pay, ad hoc salary changes, promotions or deductions must be forwarded to Human Resources no later than the published date listed on the payroll calendar.

Faculty

Faculty are paid according to their contract as 9-month (18 pay periods) or 12-month (24 pay periods) employees.

Hourly Employees

Hourly employees are paid in arrears. Time turned in for the first through the fifteenth is paid on the last working day of the month. Time turned in for the sixteenth through the last day of the month is paid on the fifteenth of the month. Time is entered using Employee Self Service. Time sheets must be submitted and approved by the day after the time period closes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arkansas State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.