Human Resources

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Coronavirus Updates
Find all of the latest udates and information on Coronavirus.
Work Remotely
If you need to make a flexible workplace arrangement, you can find the necessary forms here.
Resources
Information on resources for employees, including our Employee Assistance Program.
Communication and FAQs
Find more information about working remotely for employees and student workers.

Announcements

HR Retirement Fair - Get the 411 on Retirement!
Attend some or all 5 different retirement workshops online Thursday, October 23^rd and Friday, October 24^th! Designed for individuals with any level of interest in retirement, these virtual sessions can help you plan for and experience a successful transition into retirement when the time comes. Learn about Social Security, TRS, and ERS benefits as well as Medicare and Texa$aver! It’s never too soon to start planning for your future. To see full descriptions of the workshops and the links to participate, click here!
HR Service Center Update
The HR Service Center will be open on-site beginning August 18, 2020 to assist staff, faculty and students, by appointment only, with I-9s and new employee benefit enrollment or elections. 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 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, until further notice.

Please note that the HR Service Center continues to be available via phone or email from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, to assist you. This also includes assistance with I-9 requests. If you require assistance with your benefits or would like to provide documents to our Benefits department, you can do so by calling 713-743-9311 or emailing hrben@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
Catalyst Learning Programs are Going Virtual!
We are excited to introduce CATALYST Online, live virtual development courses for UH staff! The CATALYST Online offerings will include some of most popular classroom courses, as well as new subjects relevant to today's work environment.

To see available sessions and enroll, check out the new CATALYST Enrollment app!

In addition to CATALYST Online, Human Resources will be offering virtual trainings on Taleo Fluid Recruiting and Measuring Employee Performance Remotely. For more information on these trainings, please visit the Virtual Training webpage.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Required Notification
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

Click here to view the Families First Coronavirus Response Act notice.

Click here for Federal Emergency Leave FAQs.
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 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!
CATALYST Online Kicks Off with Creative Problem Solving
CATALYST Learning Programs has transitioned to facilitating classes virtually to continue to serve the UH community and offer development options while working remotely. The Talent Development team kicked off CATALYST Online with Creative Problem Solving, which helps participants discover thier natural capacity for for creativity by using critical thinking skills. CATALYST Online will feature some of our most popular classroom courses as well as new subjects relevant to today's work environment.

To see more course options visit the Virtual Training page.
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!
Human Resources Hosts First Virtual Wellness and Benefits Fair!
During the two weeks of open enrollment, the Benefits Team hosted a virtual Benefits and Wellness Fair for the UH Community. There were over 90+ virtual sessions that were offered to our Faculty and Staff ranging in topic from Medical to Retirement to Health and Wellbeing. With over 1,000 employees participating, the Benefits Team considers this a successful event. A huge thank you is in order to the team for pioneering the first ever virtual UH Benefits Fair. Great Job Team!
HR Hosts Virtual Job Fair for UHPD
On Wednesday, June 24th the Talent Acquisition team hosted a virtual recruiting event for the UH Police Department in partnership with Workforce Solutions. A huge thank you to the team for finding innovative ways to serve the UH community while working remotely and congratulations on a successful event!
HR Business Partner, Portia Allen, Helps Local Students Prepare for Job Skills
UH Human Resources Business Partner, Portia Allen, partnered with Cafe College from Houston Public Library and METRO Houston to help students at Key Middle School prepare for job skills readiness. Thank you Portia, for your commitment, not only to the University, but also to our surrounding communities!
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.