University of Houston Human Resources
University of Houston Human Resources



The University of Houston's Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees the most complete information concerning benefits, training, employment, and payroll. In an effort to streamline the flow of announcements and news out to employees, we have developed a new HR Communications site that will incorporate information previously shared in the Employee Focus, as well as, time sensitive HR or Payroll related updates. Our goal is to provide real time information to employees and post it in a place that enables access 24/7. The HR communications webpage will updated regularly, so please visit the site often to remain up to date on all HR news.

We hope you will find this new site helpful and encourage you to give us your feedback by emailing Cody Pelletier at cpelletier@uh.edu or by contacting the HR Service Center at 713.743.3988.


Top Stories

Mandatory Training Begins
Annual Employee Mandatory Training is underway.

This year the following trainings must be completed by all university employees (this includes faculty, staff, student workers, and temporary employees paid through the payroll system): Read More...

Paycheck Deduction Review
It is extremely important that all employees periodically review their paycheck to ensure they are receiving the correct deductions. Read More...



HR Professional Development

Upcoming Professional Development
Huddle up! Football season is here and it's time to rally your team for a Training Touchdown! Read More...

UH ToastMasters
Human Resources announces the next meeting of the UH Toastmasters: Friday, October 16th, from 12:00 to 1:00 in the UC Baltic Room. All interested faculty, staff, and students should attend to network and learn more about this leadership development opportunity.

Human Resources Monthly Seminar
Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, for an informational seminar on Proposition 4 - Becoming a tier one University. Read more...



Benefits & Payroll

ORP State Contribution Change
We received notification from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that as of September 1, 2009, the state base rate for ORP employer contributions will be 6.4%. This rate will be in effect for the FY10-FY11 biennium, which includes school years 09-10 and 10-11. There's no change to the ORP employee contribution rate, which remains at 6.65%.

Please note ORP participants pre-1996 are not affected by this state base rate change.

For more information please contact Yvonne Norwood via email at ynorwood@uh.edu or via telephone at 713.743.5047.

P.A.S.S. Updates
It is your responsibility to maintain your personal information in PASS (People Advantage Self Service). Read More...



Talent management

Hiring Managers
Making Sure Your Department is in Compliance. Read More... 

Exit Interview Process
The exit interview questionnaire is now available online. Employees parting from the university are encouraged to visit the "quick links" section of the HR website to complete the Exit Survey. Read More...



Customer Service Corner

Telephone Etiquette
Many times a phone call is the first impression a prospective student, employee or faculty member has of the University of Houston. It's our opportunity to make that first impression (plus ongoing interactions) positive and lasting. Read more...