Hiring Information and Training

From requesting customized interview guides to ensuring that new employees complete I-9 paperwork on time, HR Employment can assist departments in making the best hiring decisions.

Search Committee Orientation and Responsible Hiring Practices
Covering issues related to interviewing and selecting, employment law, and reference checking.  HR Employment will customize training and informational sessions to suit any department's needs.  To learn more, click here. 

Recruitment Essential Seminars

HR Employment has established a series of free events designed with your hiring needs in mind.  We know it’s all about hiring better people faster, and that’s what these sessions will help your department do!  If you were unable to attend an event or need a refresher, check out the Recruitment Essential Seminars website to view past presentations.

Hiring Process Coordinator
HR Employment has created resources and information that provides valuable information to the new hiring process coordinator or those who want a refresher? Check out Employment's hiring official resource guide for tips and tools of the trade.

Behavioral Event Interview Guides

HR Employment can provide customized interview guides for positions posted via the Online Employment System (OES). The Behavioral Event Interview Guides are designed to assist hiring process coordinators and/or search committees in finding the most qualified person for a position. The guides provide questions with measurable results that evaluate a candidate's past behavior and may predict future job performance.

Dual Career Partner Program

The University of Kentucky recognizes that attracting and retaining outstanding employees often depends on meeting the needs of two careers. HR Employment's Dual Career Partner resources are designed to help partners of newly hired faculty and staff members who must relocate to the area, and to aid in the recruitment of faculty and staff with dual career partner needs.

Relocation Expenses for Incoming Faculty & Staff

To better attract quality faculty and staff, the University of Kentucky may reimburse newly hired or transferred employees for certain expenses incurred during relocation, available funding permitting.  For complete regulations pertaining to this issue, please note the specific information located in the Business Procedures Manual.

I-9 and Drug Free Policy Form Processing

The I-9 form is a Federal requirement for employment in the United States for which individuals provide documentation establishing both identity and employment eligibility. The University of Kentucky is a drug-free workplace. The “Drug Free Policy Notification Form” is required for all new employees. Every new employee of the university must complete the I-9 and drug free policy prior to beginning a job. The I-9 and Drug Free Policy forms may be completed at one of two UK Human Resources locations:

More information on I-9 processing and UK’s Drug-Free Policy can be found on the Human Resources I-9 Web site.