e-Position
Welcome
ePosition is a part of the SpartanTalent Talent Management application.
With ePosition, Departmental Initiators will be able to take advantage of the convenience and efficiencies of online forms and electronic workflows to perform a variety of tasks including requesting and modifying position descriptions, initiating supervisor changes, and requesting postings for vacant positions.
This web site contains quick reference documentation and training to help Departments become familiar with ePosition and all it has to offer.
e-position documentation
What is ePosition Management in the SpartanTalent Suite Used for?
The ePosition Module in the SpartanTalent system is used by departments to establish a brand new position, initiate staff recruitments, reclassifications, position description updates and salary adjustments.
What is an “action”?
The ePosition Module in the SpartanTalent system is used by departments to establish a brand new position, initiate staff recruitments, reclassifications, position description updates and salary adjustments. Position actions include creating a brand new position or a modification of an existing position. When modifying a position, you have the option to request a salary adjustment (temporary or permanent), reclassification/title change, update in duties, supervisor change, and much more.. In ePosition, an action is a record created by a user to request a position change.
What is an “action ID”?
An action ID refers to a specific action on one position in the system, and is used to search for that particular action.
What is the Position Library?
The position library contains position specific information for all established positions. This information is used to populate actions in ePosition.
As an Initiator how do I determine the positions in my area?
In ePosition module, click on Position Description’s submenu SHRA, EHRA Non-Faculty, or Faculty. Search by title or position number. This will enable you to review positions in your area that meet the criteria and determine if the position is in the library.
Who submits actions through SpartanTalent?
In order to access Spartan Talent, you must have the Initiator User Group. Your Department Manager or Supervisor can advise if it is appropriate for you to have this access.
What is a User Group?
ePosition users are grouped by role. User Groups include: Initiator, HR Talent Consultant, Principal Investigator (PI), Department/Additional Unit Approver(s), Executive Approver, Contracts and Grants, and Budget. The user group you are logged in as is visible at the top right of the screen.
How do I change the User Group?
Click on the drop down in the right upper corner of the screen. Select the user group you desire and click the refresh button. A message will appear at the top of the screen to confirm the user group change.
As an initiator, where do I send the action once it is complete and ready for review?
Consult the SHRA, EHRA Non-Faculty Workflows to determine what type of action to submit in SpartanTalent.
How do I know the status of my action?
You can determine the status of your action(s) in ePosition by utilizing your Watch List (located on the Home page). In your Watch List, the “Current State” and State Owner” columns show the current status and the responsible party at that status for each action. In addition, automated emails are generated at critical status points in the system which will inform you when you need to take action.
How do I find help?
Contact your Talent Consultant for assistance. Job aids and instructions for working in SpartanTalent are available on the Human Resources SpartanTalent website. Please remember that these materials are updated frequently based upon user feedback. You may need to refresh your browser page or clear your cache in order to access the most recent version of a page. There are also links to resources and support materials embedded in the SpartanTalent tabs.
Do I still use the SHRA and/or EHRA Non-Faculty Position Description paper form?
Employees and supervisors will use the form in ePosition to draft position descriptions for use when initiating an action in Spartan Talent. Position description information can be cut and pasted from this document into the appropriate ePosition fields for staff actions.
How do I reclassify a SHRA and/or EHRA Non-Faculty position?
To request a change in career band/level and/or classification, create a Modify Position Description action. See the appropriate Position Management User Guide for more information.
When do I need to submit an Organizational Chart?
An Organizational Chart must be attached to all staff position actions. The organizational chart should show the reporting hierarchy within the department and must include the position title, career band (if SHRA), position number, whether the position is EHRA or SHRA, and the employee’s name (for non-vacant position). This helps illustrate the level of responsibility required in the position and informs the classification process.
Can I use an old action instead of creating a new one?
No, you must create a new action. However, for actions on existing positions that have already been updated and approved, much of the information will populate from the position library.
Why did my action get sent back to me?
Actions may be returned if required data or attachments are missing or incomplete. When an action is returned to you, you can check the Action History tab for specific information about what additional information you need.
How do I view a Position Description in ePosition?
To access a position description, go to the ePosition module in SpartanTalent, click on the Position Descriptions sub menu SHRA, EHRA, or Faculty. Search by title or position number. Find the correct title and click the action link on the right-hand side, then click view.
I found my faculty position number in the library, but there is no position description information in the record. Why not?
Position description information is being added to the position library through the actions submitted in SpartanTalent. If no position action has been taken on a position since February 26, 2018, the position description fields will not yet have been populated with this information. Once you take an action on the position and your action is approved, the information will be available when you next access the position library.
How do I get started in SpartanTalent?
For information on getting started in SpartanTalent please review the User Guide on the SpartanTalent website.
How do I change the Supervisor of a Position?
SHRA – Log in as Initiator and select Position Descriptions >> SHRA. Then select the position you are wanting to update and click the “Update Position Description” action. The reason for the change should be Supervisor Change. Approvers and Initiators of the action will be able to track progress.
EHRA Non-Faculty – Log in as Initiator and select Position Descriptions >> EHRA Non-Faculty. Then select the position you are wanting to update and click the “Modify Position Description” action. The reason for the change should be Supervisor Change. Approver’s and Initiators of the action will be able to track progress. For instructions with screen shots click here.
How do I request access to ePosition?
Access to ePosition is determined and requested through your college/division. If you have been designated by your college/division to request access for other users in your college/division, you may do so by visiting the contact us form.
Are my old position descriptions already in the system?
SHRA and EHRA Position Descriptions have historically been maintained in physical form. Our upgrade now allows for the electronic creation and maintenance of position data for these positions. Creation of new positions will take place in the new system. On existing positions, position data will be populated during the first action performed on the position (recruitment, description update, salary adjustment, etc.).
When do I have to have all of my position descriptions into the system?
No deadline is currently set to have all position descriptions entered into the system. Priority will be initially given to reviews pending an action on a position (recruitment, description update, title change, salary adjustment, etc.).
Do we use SpartanTalent for faculty and EHRA Non-Faculty positions descriptions?
ePosition will be used to facilitate the creation, update, and recruitment for SHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty. For positions with assigned position numbers, a position description will be required in ePosition in order to process requests for updates, title changes, salary adjustments and to initiate recruitments. Faculty will not be managed in ePosition, but recruitment actions will still go through Applicant Tracking.
This sounds interesting. How can I get training on this upgraded system?
Training is available to users in several forms:
Please visit https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/hr/login for more information.
How do I request a position action (e.g. new position, reclassification/title change/salary adjustment)?
Position actions are now entered and routed electronically for review in ePosition system. Please go to the following link to access the system and begin entering the action: SpartanTalent Temporary recruitment will not require position descriptions housed in the system; however, eHire will serve as the recruitment and selection system for Temporary recruitment.
Are temporary position recruitments handled through the SpartanTalent? How are they different?
No, all temporary recruitments are handled through applicant tracking. The electronic application is the only one that should be accepted. A position description in ePosition is not required for temporary position recruitments and postings will be initiated in the Applicant Tracking module of the system. Each college/division has identified employees who will review, and post temporary recruitments.
I am an Initiator and I cannot see a certain type of position (such as SHRA, EHRA Non-Faculty, Faculty or Temporary). What do I do?
First check to make sure you are logged in under the correct User Group. Individuals who have multiple user groups will have a drop-down menu bar in the upper right hand corner to select from. Once you’ve changed your user type you will be able to see your positions. If you need assistance, please contact https://go.uncg.edu/hr_contact_form
e-Position Training
Classroom Training
ePosition Management is the NEW module in PeopleAdmin that automates position and position description actions for compensation or classification changes or for job posting purposes! This hands-on training class teaches you how to create new position descriptions, modify positions, submit position actions, request salary increases and more. The class must be taken as a prerequisite to submitting position actions in ePosition Management.
Introduction to ePosition Management(Classroom Training)(.pptx)
WEBEX Training
ePosition Management is the NEW module in PeopleAdmin that automates position and position description actions for compensation or classification changes or for job posting purposes! This facilitated webinar teaches you how to create new position descriptions, modify positions, submit position actions, request salary increases and more and is held through WebEx. You must have access to a computer to participate in this training. The class must be taken as a prerequisite to submitting position actions in ePosition Management.
Introduction to ePosition Management(WebEx Training)(.pptx)