Human Resources

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Catalyst is a learning and development program designed to provide opportunities for staff to enhance knowledge and develop skills for future opportunities within the University of Houston. This program features innovative development courses for Individual Contributors, Supervisors, Managers and Senior Leaders.

To view courses currently available and to enroll view the CATALYST Enrollment App.

Click HERE to view our course Catalog.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Coronavirus Updates
Find all of the latest communications and FAQs on Coronavirus here.

Announcements

2021 Virtual Wellness & Benefits Fair
Human Resources hosted an Out of this World Wellness & Benefits Fair from June 28, 2021, to July 10, 2021, during the Benefits open enrollment period.

Click here for vendor video presentations and additional Benefits resources.
Summer CATALYST Courses are Here!
Take advantage of opportunities to perfect your communication, hone your organization skills, and flex your adaptability muscles with our CATALYST Online program! The CATALYST Learning Programs offer a wide variety of professional development courses for all UH Staff, from Individual Contributors, to Supervisors and Managers. We have a wide variety of courses covering topics from communication and leadership skills, to organization and time management. To view courses currently available and to enroll visit the CATALYST Enrollment App.
HR Service Center Update
The HR Service Center will be extending on-site hours beginning May 3rd, 2021 to continue assisting staff, faculty, and students, by appointment only, with I-9’s, Time Collection Device enrollments, and certain Verifications of Employment. You can set up an appointment by calling 713-743-3988 or sending an email to hrsc@uh.edu. In addition, our on-site hours of operation will be from 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

Please note that the HR Service center continues to be available with remote services via phone or email from 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, to assist you virtually. This also includes assistance with I-9 requests. In addition, if you require assistance with your benefits or retirement, including submitting documents, you can call 713-743-5915 for general benefits or 713-743-3689 for retirement. You can also reach our Benefits department by emailing hrben@central.uh.edu. If you require assistance with FML, including submitting leave documents, you can call 713-743-9311 or email hrleave@central.uh.edu for such assistance.
ERS Insurance Plans Offer Free COVID-19 Testing
Please be aware the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and its other health plan administrators, state leadership and other state agencies to closely monitor the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus). In order to help participants and providers during this time, ERS has made changes to the HealthSelectSM plans to provide more coverage for certain benefits which include COVID-19 testing, as well as expanded access to virtual treatment options for COVID-19.

Please visit the ERS and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas COVID-19 FAQ pages for additional information.

https://healthselect.bcbstx.com/pdf/publications-and-forms/covid-faq.pdf

https://healthselect.bcbstx.com/content/medical-benefits/virtual-visits#Medical%20Virtual%20Visits

https://ers.texas.gov/What-s-Happening-Now/COVID-19-and-Your-Health-Plan
HR is Working Remotely
As Human Resources continues to ensure precautionary measures are taken in mitigating the spread of the COVID-19, the HR team will be working remotely until further notice. We are committed to continuing to serve the community and our employees while mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

For assistance, please contact the following:

Talent Acquisition - hremploy@uh.edu

Talent Development - ulearn@uh.edu

Benefits - hrben@central.uh.edu

Payroll - hrpay@uh.edu

HRIS - hrpsoft@uh.edu

You can reach the HR Service Center at hrsc@uh.edu.

You can also find online HR resources and COVID-19 updates at www.uh.edu/hr.
1095-C Forms Available in PASS
1095-C forms are now available in PASS. After you log in, go to Benefits->View 1095-C and select the form for 2019.

If you had employee health insurance in 2019, you should have received your 1095-B form from Blue Cross Blue Shield in the mail. If you did not receive it, or if it has become misplaced, please go here for instructions: https://healthselect.bcbstx.com/pdf/publications-and-forms/1095b-info-sheet.pdf

Please contact HR at X33988 with any questions or concerns.
New IRS 2020 Form W-4
There is a new W-4 form that is now available to employees. The 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, is very different from previous versions. This is due to the federal tax law changes that took place in 2018. Learn more on the Payroll Services website.

Partnerships and Outreach

UH Partners with East Early College High School
UH Human Resources has partnered with East Early College High School in the East End to assist students with resume writing and interviewing skills, preparing them to apply and interview for college admissions and internships. One of their counselors, who is a Bauer graduate, remembers when UH Human Resources assisted them with Resume Round-Up and Mock Interviews. The team met with 160 juniors and seniors virtually and presented a training on resume writing and interviewing. The juniors are working on obtaining internships for the summer and the seniors will be moving forward with their college 4-year degree or in some cases the world of work. Students will graduate with an Associate’s degree and high school diploma. Fifteen of the seniors will be new Coogs! this fall.
UH Participates in Corporate 5K/10K Run/Walk
This year a total of 75 employees participated in the Corporate 5/10K Run/Walk using the opportunity to get physically active, de-stress and socialize safely with others. Ten lucky Team UH members were selected as winners of gift cards! In addition, College of Technology Administrative Coordinator Vilma Garza was awarded the Corp. 5K,/10K prize for “Best Picture of a Run/Walk – Jump”! Congratulations to these employees and to Team UH overall for winning the Top Participation Award in Education for the 4^th year in a row!
Onsite Mobile Mammography Screenings
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, POWER UP Employee Wellness hosted The Rose Mobile Mammograms on campus for eligible employees. Each year more and more women avail themselves of this annual onsite service. This year, the first 3 days of screenings were booked solid within 2 ½ hours of the community announcement. As a result, a 4^th screening day was added on November 2, 2020. As a result, a total of 60 mammograms were conducted, and plans are already underway for next year’s event!
UH Onsite Flu Shots
This year HR POWER UP Employee Wellness teamed up with the campus Student Health Center, College of Medicine and College of Optometry to provide 8 flu shot clinics on different days, and at different times and locations, for the UH community. As a result, HEB pharmacists administered 725 flu shots to faculty, staff and students! Due to covid-19 concerns, the flu shots were appointment-based making the process much quicker and easier than in years prior. Additional safety precautions included requiring all to wear face masks and have their temperature taken. Accolades to everyone involved for making this year’s flu shot outreach a success!
HR Participates in Virtual Community Job Fair
The Talent Acquisition team participated in a virtual community job fair in partnership with Lakewood Church and Workforce Solutions. The team hosted a virtual booth where they connected with 191 job seekers! Partcipants were able to view open positions at the University and chat with recruiters. Thank you to the Talent Acquisition team for your continued dedication to serving the University and our community virtually!
HR Leaders Present at BLN Meeting
Leaders from the Human Resource Services team present at the Black Leadership Network. Connie Kemp, Nikki Duncan, and Vicki Rawlston disucuss the HR Serivces teams' dedication to serving the UH community and providing opportunities through Talent Acquistion and Talent Development initiatives.
Veteran Liaison, MJ Jackson, Helps Create Connections for Veterans
Thank you to our Senior Recruiter and Veteran Liaison, MJ Jackson, for your continued dedication to providing opportunities to the veteran community! MJ was instrumental in connecting the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management with the Texas Workforce Commission and Workforce Solutions in order to provide free career development opportunities to veterans.