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Temporary Recruitment


Hiring Temporary Staff via Human Resources

Initiating the Process


Hiring Managers must complete the Temporary New Hire Request Form and submit via email to Katie Haynes (kghaynes@uncg.edu) in Human Resources to confirm the Classification and Compensation based on FLSA regulations.

Minimum Hiring Range


Hiring ranges are in guidance with Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) Salary Scheduled. The range is appropriate of the temporary pooled position as posted in eHire.

HR Approval Process


The hiring manager will receive an email from Human Resources listing the Classification (FLSA exempt or Non-exempt) and the Compensation range approved in accordance with the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) salary table for salary grade/band based on the provided job description.

The hiring manager is allowed to request a different salary range with a written justification.

HR will send an email response if approved or denied.

Candidate Selection Process


Human Resources maintains various eHire Temporary Pooled positions that can be used in filling SHRA temporary assignments. The hiring manager may select a candidate via three options:

eHire Temporary Pool:

The hiring manager may request to review the applicants in the eHire Temporary Pool as related to the confirm job classification.

Hiring managers that wish to review applicants in the Temporary Pool must request a eHire Guest User Name and Password from Katie Haynes (kghaynes@uncg.edu) in Human Resources.

Human Resources Referral from eHire Temporary Pool:

The hiring manager may request HR to referral a qualified candidate for hire.

The hiring manager conducts the interviews and extends the offers of employment for temporary assignments.

Candidates must meet the state minimum training and experience qualifications for the job classification.

UNCG enrolled students (undergraduate and graduate) and permanent employees are ineligible for temporary employment.

Extending and Offer of Employment


An offer of employment may be extended with the contingency of the receipt of a satisfactory background check.

All hires for temporary staff employment are required to complete the background check process.

Completion of the Background Check Process


When an offer of employment is accepted, the hiring manager MUST fully complete and submit the Departmental Request for Background Check Authorization form electronically.

Temporary employees are NOT allowed to begin work without notification from Human Resources that a background check has been successfully processed without an adverse impact on employment.

Completion of the Hiring Process (for Hiring Manager/Department)


Upon notification of the satisfactory background check, the hiring manager must complete and submit the following to Human Resources:

  • An email requesting approval from HR for the start date (future date) to set up the temp employee in the system, HR will provide the ID and advise to proceed with the EPAF. Please be advised every temp employee must submit an electronic application by applying to one of our temp pools posted in Spartan Talent.
    Note: The temporary employee can visit the eHire page and create an online application.

Completion of the Hiring Process (for Temporary Employee)


The temporary employee is required to visit Human Resources on or before the established first day of work to complete the Form I-9.

The employee must bring original acceptable documentation for identity and employment authorization to present during this visit.

The temporary employee must complete and submit the required tax documents and direct deposit forms to the Payroll Office.

How to Extend a Temp Job Assignment

A temporary job assignment can be extended for periods that do not exceed the eleven (11) consecutive months of work time. Extensions that exceed such period is not allowed without a thirty-one (31) day break.

To Extend the Assignment please contact your Temp consultant for Temp Employment, Katie Haynes, or Cati Caruthers for apporval and guidance.

How to Rehire a Temp Employee

Hiring managers that wish to rehire a temporary employee that has had a break in service from the University; to include, the required thirty-one (31) day break should follow the below guidelines:

  • Requesting to rehire with no change to prior approved classification, FTE hours per week, and/or hourly pay rate must complete and submit the appropriate reactivate EPAF: SHRA Temp Hourly Reactivate, TMPHHC or SHRA Temp Hourly Reactivate, C&G, TMPREC.
  • Requesting to rehire with a change to the prior approved classification, FTE hours per week, and/or hourly pay rate, must communicate with Human Resources to initiate a new job approval and further instructions. Contact kKatie Haynes in Human Resources at 336.334.5009 or via email at kghaynes@uncg.edu.
  • The temporary employee being considered must complete and submit a new Departmental Request for Background Check Authorization form for satisfactory clearance before they can begin work at UNCG.

How to Separate a Temporary Employee

Hiring departments that wish to separate a temporary employee prior to the established assignment end date should send an email notification to HR Operations at hrops@uncg.edu.

The email should include the following information:

  • Employee’s Name
  • University ID Number
  • Position Number and Suffix (ex. T99996 00)
  • Expected Last Work Day
  • Brief statement outlining reason for early termination

Upon receipt of email notification, Human Resources will delete the original termination date record in Banner on the position and inform the department to submit the EPAF: Faculty/Staff/Student Changing or Terminating Job @ UNCG to enter the new termination record for separation.

Note: In the Comments section of the EPAF, the department must include a brief explanation outlining the reason for early termination.

Important Things to Know

Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) Insurance Requirements:

  • Temporary employees hired to work at least 30 hours per week or 130 hours for three (3) consecutive months must be offered health insurance through our ACA Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) provider.
  • Working a State Retiree more than 29 hours per week may have a negative impact on his/her ability to maintain the State Health Insurance benefit. He or she may become subject to the ACA Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) Coverage.

Managing Time and Attendance Records:

  • Temporary employees are required to complete a UNCG time sheet for each pay period and acquire the supervisor’s signature.
  • Temporary employees do not accrue leave.
  • Temporary employment does not count towards credited State service time.

Temporary employees are paid through direct deposit on the last working day of each month.

In accordance with State Statue, temporary employees who have worked eleven (11) consecutive months (either full or part-time) must take at least a thirty-one (31) calendar day break before beginning or continuing a temporary assignment. Retirees are exempt from this limitation.

In accordance with State Statue, a State Retiree must render no service, including part-time, temporary, substitute, or contractor service, at any time during the first six months immediately following the effective date of retirement.

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