HR Manager Toolkit

The HR Manager Toolkit is a central hub for human resources management at Columbia University. HR managers can find streamlined processes, protocols and guidance to perform common tasks while ensuring consistent and efficient practices across schools and departments.

Tools by Topic

Recruiting and Hiring
Recruiting and Hiring

Develop in-depth knowledge on the recruitment, hiring and onboarding policies and strategies used to attract top faculty and staff at Columbia University.

Workplace Management
Workplace Management

Maintain organizational excellence with guidance on performance management, compensation, position management and workplace conduct.

Managing Leaves of Absence
Managing Leaves of Absence

Understand the leave options available to faculty and staff, associated policies, and the processes for managing leave requests and facilitating returns to work.

Time Away From Work
Time and Absence Management

Ensure compliance and support work-life balance with clear processes for tracking and managing time and attendance, vacation, personal and holiday accruals.

HR Network News

May 26, 2026

Upcoming TalentLink Upgrades

There will be upcoming changes to the navigation model within TalentLink that will provide a more focused, consistent experience for users. A beta version is available now and the general release will happen later this summer.

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Disclaimer

The information provided on the HR Manager Toolkit website is intended to offer examples, information and guidance for managing human resources functions at Columbia University schools and departments. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; however, accuracy is not guaranteed. If there any discrepancies between the information on this website, verbal representations and the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) or applicable University policies, the CBAs and University policies will always govern. Website content is subject to change and does not replace the CBAs or University policies.