New Employee Checklist
The following information has been provided for you to track the activities of your onboarding process.
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When | What | Information and/or Contacts | Check when complete |
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Before your first day | Review pre-employment paperwork. | HC&D site-New Employees/ Before Your First Day | |
Complete and sign pre-employment paperwork and policy acknowledgement forms. | You will receive documents via email to electronically sign | ||
Complete parking application- Classified employees only. | You will receive documents via email to electronically sign | ||
Contact your HR representative regarding questions you may have about your employment such as benefits, policies and practices etc | Human Capital & Development- Talent Acquisition Rep and/or AskHR | ||
Your first day | Bring new hire documents as indicated in your offer letter document- First Day-Things you need to know | Human Capital & Development | |
Obtain parking permit (classified employees) | Human Capital & Development | ||
Obtain your DMAS ID card. | Human Capital & Development | ||
Receive and review instructions for recording your time and attendance. (classified and wage employees) | Human Capital & Development | ||
Departmental orientation-Connect with your assigned “Buddy” who will assist you in the transition to your division. | DMAS Office-assigned Division | ||
Your first 30 days | Attend New Employee Orientation. | Human Capital & Development | |
Review and enroll in healthcare benefits or waive health coverage by the 30th calendar day of your employment. | Human Capital & Development - Additional information available on DHRM website. | ||
Review information and enroll in a Flexible Spending Account by the 30th calendar day of your employment. | Human Capital & Development- VRS | ||
Access your secure online member account resource myVRS to view and download your Member Benefit Profile (MBP). | DMAS Office- assigned Division | ||
Your first 90 days | Meet with your supervisor for the Probationary Progress Review at 3 months (Classified employees only) | DMAS Office- assigned Division | |
Required training to be completed within 90 day of employment:
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Please note that all training is accessible through the VA Learning Center (COVLC) except for the Cyber Security Awareness Training. | ||
Your First Year | Complete the 6-month probationary Performance Review with your supervisor. | DMAS Office- assigned Division | |
Complete Performance Management Training- (Classified/Wage employees) | Human Capital & Development | ||
HR Process and Compliance Management Training –managers/supervisors. | Human Capital & Development | ||
Make changes to your voluntary VRS Hybrid Plan contributions. | Human Capital & Development- VRS | ||
Meet with your supervisor to complete the 12-month Probationary Review. (Classified employees) | DMAS Office - assigned Division |