Congratulations on deciding to join the University of Pittsburgh as an employee!
This information applies to full- and part-time regular nonrepresented Staff and All-Temps employees at Pitt. Faculty and represented employees may have different requirements and guidelines for their positions. Union-represented employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreements for more information regarding their employment.
Note: These onboarding details are for the Pittsburgh campus. Employees at Pitt's regional campuses should contact their campus' Human Resources Department for their specific onboarding information.
Formally Accept Your E-Offer
Your initial new hire "paperwork" takes place in Talent Center, the University's system for hiring and onboarding employees. After accepting a verbal offer from the University, you will receive an email with instructions to formally accept an E-Offer and complete other onboarding tasks. To login, you will use the same username and password used to complete your application.
Complete Your Child Protection Clearances (If Needed)
Child Protection Clearances are required for new and current employees who will have direct and/or routine contact with children under 18 years of age, provided these children are not subject to an exception. You will be notified if you are required to have your Child Protection Clearances as a term of your employment.
All new employees who are required to have Child Protection Clearances as part of their position must have these clearances submitted and approved prior to beginning employment with the University.
Complete Your Form I-9
New employees and rehires to the University must complete a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification required by the federal government.
- Section 1 of the Form I-9 must be completed prior to your first day of employment.
- Section 2 of the Form I-9 must be completed within three business days after your first day of employment (you may complete Section 2 of the Form I-9 prior to your first day of employment, too).
- Please review the list of acceptable documents required to complete Section 2 of your Form I-9.
If you do not complete Section 2 of your Form I-9 within three business days, you will not be authorized to return to work until it is completed. Complete instructions for the Form I-9 are on the human resources website. Navigate to Talent Center to complete required forms.
Accept Your Virtual Orientation Invitation
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) offers an orientation program to help familiarize new staff and incoming All-Temps employees with the University. Virtual orientation sessions are held weekly via Microsoft Teams. An invitation to attend orientation will be sent to new hires from their OHR recruiter via email. If you require a disability accommodation for orientation, please contact your recruiter.
- Staff New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
- All-Temps New Employee Orientation: Mondays, 9-10 a.m. ET; Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. ET.
Find more information about Orientation & First Week.
