HR Update

Jodi Stafford and a yellow lab dog
Meet Jodi Stafford

“I love my job. In addition to learning something new every day, I get to work with new veterinary students and interns each year. Helping them grow as professionals and seeing them continue to succeed after they graduate is incredibly rewarding. Our alumni go on to make a difference in animals’ lives across the country—or in some cases, around the world.

"Add in the amazing benefits, the pension plan, and the discounts on treatment and food for my pets, and that’s why I’ve been here for eight years and counting.

“If you’re looking for an environment where learning is prized and with lots of enriching opportunities (including everything from continuing education to discounted tickets to University opera shows), then you’ll fit right in at the VMC.”—Jodi Stafford, Animal Care Tech Specialist, AFSCME Unit 7 - Technical

Learn more about veterinary technician jobs at the Veterinary Medical Center.

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Grievance Settlement Process

New process for HR Leads to request a MOU or grievance settlements about applicable union/collective bargaining agreements

UMN Requirements for New Employee Orientation Meetings

Reminder: the University must comply with NEO requirements under PELRA.

Self-Service Life Events Launching Monday, May 13

Benefits-eligible employees can adjust marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, a change in eligibility, or another life event.

PAT Transition Guide

Toolkit will help HR leads prepare supervisors for PAT transition.

Retiree Access Changing

Reminder that non-emeriti retired employees need to update their benefit information.