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Supervisor Resources

In addition to working directly with your Employment Consultant we have put this page of supervisor resources together for you as a tool to utilize as you progress through the employment process for your vacant position.

There are many resources, both general and Taleo specific, to share covering the following topics:

Employment Consultant Role Taleo Manager Web Top Resources Staff Recruitment and Selection Procedures Manual
How the Employment Department Fits with the Rest of Human Resources Offer Letter Information and Templates Employment Process Overview
Listing of Employment Consultants Advertising 101 Hiring Documentation Checklist
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation Search Committee Advice Leading Edition Newsletter
Employment of Minors    

Employment Consultant Role

An Employment Consultant is the one charged with the responsibility to assure that employment law is being upheld and that equal opportunity and equal access is being ensured in every selection process for regular staff positions on campus. In addition to this responsibility, they also fulfill an advising role to two main customer groups: the hiring supervisor and the applicant.

Examples of some of the duties an Employment Consultant performs include:
  • Reviewing resumes for minimum qualifications.
  • Performing screening interviews (can be position specific or general).
  • Approving all advertisements for vacant positions.
  • Resource for employment law and Purdue policy questions.
  • Interpretation of Affirmative Action goals.
  • Assistance in creation of recruitment plans.
  • Assistance with search committee coordination/training.
  • Resource for developing interview guides based on position specific competencies.
  • Applicant counseling regarding resume writing, interviewing and limited career advice.
  • Recruitment at career fairs.

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How the Employment Department Fits with the Rest of Human Resources

The Human Resources department is divided into function specific areas. Below is a brief description of each functional area in HR. Each area is comprised of specialists dedicated to strategically advising a particular section of the University. To find out who your specialist is, first determine what your need is then based on the below description visit that department’s website to determine who your specialist is.

Employment

Your source for information on any/all of your recruitment/selection needs such as posting a position, advertising, interviewing, search committees, etc...

Employee Relations

Your source for information on conflict resolution, biweekly and administrative/professional staff grievance procedures, performance feedback and progressive discipline, development and administration of human resources policies, accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other leaves, and administration of legally-required drug and alcohol testing programs for select employee groups.

Compensation/Classification

Your source for information on classification of new and existing positions, analyzing salaries for hire rates, increases and equity. They also work to coordinate policies, practices and procedures related to pay and equity.

Benefits

Your source for information on any/all benefit needs.

Training & Development
Your source for all of your training and development needs.

WorkLife

Your source for a multitude of services focused on employee health and wellbeing such as wellness screenings, smoking cessation, weight loss programs, stress management, employee assistance programs, etc...

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Listing of Employment Consultants
Secretaries
Sandra Mason

Clerks
Julie Elias

Lab/Research/Medical
Joy Loflin

Business Services
Melissa Martin

Student Services/Counseling/Extension 
Kami DeLong

Communication/Engagement
Michele Flemming

Executive Administration
Judy Potts, Manager of Employment

Information Technology
Sonia Hooker

 

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Offer letter information and templates

Overview
Offer Letter for Management/Professional positions
Offer Letter for Administrative/Professional Assistant positions
Offer Letter for Nonexempt Operations Assistant positions
Offer Letter for Nonexempt Clerical/Service positions


Advertising 101

You must have all advertisements regarding your vacant position approved by your Employment Consultant prior to advertising.

Your Employment Consultant is also an excellent resource for advertising information. If you need ideas of where to advertise, contact your Consultant or reference this listing of niche sources.

Keys to a successful advertisement include:
  • Approved and clearly stated 'how to apply' directions
  • Clearly listing the minimum requirements.
  • Attractive description of the position.
  • A deadline for application.
  • Purdue’s approved EEO statement.
  • Targeting your audience with the placement of your advertisement.
Approved EEO Statement:

Suggested Statement
Purdue University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Minimum Statement
Purdue University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer.

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Requests for Reasonable Accommodation

Purdue complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities. You may receive a request during the recruitment/selection process for reasonable accommodation. If this happens, please contact your Employment Consultant immediately for assistance.

To gain a better understanding of Purdue’s legal requirements and what a disability and a reasonable accommodation are, reference the text: “Access Purdue. A Disability Resource Guide for Faculty and Staff.” http://www.purdue.edu/humanrel/contribute_pdf_docs/access_purdue.pdf

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