Workplace Management

This section of the HR Manager Toolkit provides guidance, policies, and resources for managing organizational transactions, including time and attendance, employee transitions, compensation, performance management and conduct management.

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Promotions, Transfers and Retirement
Promotions, Transfers and Retirement

Understand the types of career transitions at the University and how to process them.

Compensation and Salary Accounting
Compensation and Salary Accounting

How to address compensation, salary distributions, cost transfers and garnishments.

Navigating HR at Columbia
Navigating HR at Columbia

On-demand onboarding program for managing Human Resources at CU and CUIMC.

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Annual Merit Increases/eComp

Learn how to administer annual merit increases in eComp within PAC.

Compensation Changes and Adjustments

Compensation changes include promotions, reclassifications, transfers, and off cycle adjustments.

Compensation and Salary Accounting

Policies and processes for managing compensation and salary accounting.

Flexible Work Arrangements

Types of flexible work arrangements available and guidance on reviewing requests.

Layoffs and Terminations

How the University processes separations classified as layoffs and terminations.

Managing Salary and Pay

Setting salaries for new employees based on grade hiring ranges or CBAs.

Managing Union Staff

Review information on managing workplace performance and concerns for union staff, and training resources for managers of union staff.

Navigating HR at Columbia

This on-demand onboarding program equips HR professionals with foundational knowledge and for managing Human Resources at CU and CUIMC.

Performance Management for Managers

Overview of tools, resources, and best practices for the annual performance management process.

Personal Data

How to access personal information on the Job and Personal Information page in PAC.

Promotions, Transfers and Retirement

Information and transaction guidance for employee promotions, transfers, and retirement.

Salary Changes and Adjustments

Understand how total compensation paid is commensurate with the work performed.

Salary Exception Process

Review salary guidelines and processes for requesting a salary exception.

Union Contacts

A list of contact information for Local 32BJ, Local 95, Local 100, Local 241, Local 1199, Local 2110, MEBA, MM&P and SSA unions.

Unemployment Insurance Processing Guide

The Office of the Vice President for Human Resources manages Unemployment Insurance for all Columbia employees, regardless of department or campus.

Workplace Conduct Management

Guidance on addressing employee concerns, grievances, disciplinary actions, and managing probationary periods.

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.