New Employee Guide
Welcome to Saginaw Valley State University!
We are excited to welcome you as an important part of the dynamic learning environment here at SVSU. It is only with your support that we can achieve our commitment to excellence, diversity and equality in education and employment. Whether you are a new faculty, staff member, or student employee, this website will serve as a key resource for you. The Human Resources team is here to support you as you become a Cardinal.
Prior to Your Start Date
Step 1: Complete Background Check
- You will receive an email from Sterling (no-reply@us.sterlingcheck.app) to authorize the background check. If you do not authorize all aspects of the background check, your onboarding may be delayed. If you have not received an email from Sterling, please email hremployment@svsu.edu.
Step 2: Complete Payroll/Tax Forms
- Please click the appropriate link for New Hire Paperwork. Faculty & Staff will need to create a dynamic form log-in to complete the 1st step of their paperwork. If you are a SVSU alumni we would suggest not using your SVSU when creating a log-in. Note: Per federal law, all employees must come into the Human Resource Office (Wickes Hall 373) to present official documents for their I-9.
- Students Only: Please be sure to book an appointment Monday through Thursday. Walk-ins are available only on Fridays.
1st Week of Your Start Date
Step 3: Review Benefits (If Applicable)
- Note: Your username and password must be setup prior to this meeting as an employee. You can also wait for further instructions in your "SVSU Next Steps" email.
- Book New Hire Benefits Enrollment Appointment
Step 4: Direct Deposit Instructions (525KB)
- View the Pay Schedule for Pay Schedule for FY2023-2024 (117KB) and Pay Schedule for FY2024-2025 (118KB) to find the applicable Time Entry Due date.
- View instruction for Time Entry for Self Service (452KB).