Human Resources

Know a staff member deserving of recognition? Nominate them for a staff award through March 10. The winners will be announced at the Spring Staff Assembly on May 22. Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement on Feb. 21 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" webinar. Read More

An offering from HR Employee Learning and Engagement invites VU employees to explore how they can apply design thinking to their lives and careers. Read More

HR Employee Learning and Engagement invites employees to participate in Leading at VU: Compliance and Supervisory Fundamentals, a new self-paced series on important policies at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement on Wednesday, Feb. 1, for a workshop on "Atomic Habits" based on the popular book that encourages people to think deeply about the systems that need to accompany new habits. Read More

Electronic W-2s are now available through ADP W-2 Services as a new, enhanced benefit for Vanderbilt University employees this year. Read More

Vanderbilt Human Resources has reserved a limited number of tickets for university employees and their guests to attend the Sunday, Feb. 5, Vanderbilt vs. Georgia women’s basketball game as a thank you for their service and dedication to the university. Read More

Employee Learning and Engagement unlocks the potential of every Vanderbilt employee by offering innovative and meaningful learning experiences, creating space to foster conversations and connections, and encouraging a culture of learning and growth. These live, virtual learning experiences, designed exclusively for our Vanderbilt community, are offered at no cost. Read More

Thousands of Vanderbilt University employees enjoyed Turkey Toss, a longstanding holiday tradition and Employee Appreciation event in which the university expresses thanks to faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars for their service. Read More

As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings include newly launched wellness and mental health programs and are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across key aspects of their lives. Read More

The IRS has increased the overall contribution limit for 2023. Maximize your retirement savings and health savings account by changing your contribution amounts.   Read More

The payroll department encourages all employees to review their personal information to ensure that their W-2 for 2022 will be accurate. Log in to Oracle by Jan. 9 to ensure that your data is up to date.  Read More

Open enrollment is underway now until Friday, Oct. 28, at 11:59 p.m. CT. This year, all benefits-eligible employees must elect a health plan or waive coverage. If you need help enrolling or do not have access to a computer, stop by the Benefits on-campus lab on Thursday, Oct. 20. Read More

Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity to elect the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. All benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment for calendar year 2023 benefits.  Read More

Vanderbilt is committed to making the holistic health of faculty, staff and postdocs a greater priority. Read through these tips for how to improve your mental health and utilize Lyra, the new employee assistance program provider. Read More

Vanderbilt University has received its best-ever ranking by Forbes on the publication’s annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. Vanderbilt jumped 17 spots to No. 10 among Tennessee employers, reflecting significant gains for the university. Read More

Vanderbilt University wants to expand its understanding and support of the campus community by encouraging staff members to participate in the staff census now through Oct. 31. The census typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Read More

Update: Due to the popularity of this event, Human Resources is making 500 additional tickets available. Get yours while supplies last. HR invites all employees and their families to attend the Homecoming football game vs. Ole Miss at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 8. Gates will open at 1 p.m., and kickoff is at 3 p.m. Read More

Vanderbilt University is expanding paid parental leave for staff from two weeks to eight weeks starting Sept. 1, 2022. Staff paid parental leave can now be used any time during the first four months following the birth of a child or four months after adoption.   Read More

Vanderbilt University continues to provide all full-time, benefits-eligible staff members who are diagnosed with COVID-19 access to a paid leave bank of up to one week, equivalent to 40 hours of pay.  The bank is available to on-campus and remote workers who have been diagnosed and are symptomatic. Staff who are working remotely, diagnosed and isolating but are asymptomatic and able to perform their work should continue their normal remote work and are ineligible for the COVID-19 Leave Bank.   Read More