Appointing guide for new and existing staff (online applicants)

2. Check if applicant has existing staff record

Caution: Duplicate records create extra work!

If duplicate records are created in error, HR Systems Support must delete them. The department's HR will then have to re-enter all information for the new post in the correct record. Follow the steps below to prevent duplicate records.

Existing record identified?

Verify the status of the other appointment with the employing department. This is crucial, especially if the end date of the existing appointment and the start date of the new appointment may overlap. This will prevent errors, such as processing a leaver and a starter in the same payroll month.

 

Navigation path: Employee Dashboard > People Management

  1. Click VIEW next to Applicants in Command Centre.
  2. Search for your successful applicant by name > click row to highlight.
  3. Check the Vacancy ID is correct.
  4. Is the Personnel No. populated?
    1. No > perform Duplicate Employee Check
    2. Yes > Review Action column and follow guidance below:

ii.a Action column Rehire > click APPLY and follow: Rehire ex-staff member OR

ii.b Action column = New appointment > click APPLY and follow: New appointment for existing staff

  1. Click APPLY (ensuring applicant row is highlighted), to open 'Duplicate Employee Check' screen.
  2. Search by first name, surname or NI number (if available). Repeat the search using different criteria to ensure no existing record exists. For full assurance, also check the CV for previous University employment.
  3. Existing record found?
    1. No > Follow CREATE NEW EMPLOYEE steps.
    2. Yes > Review the Action column and follow guidance below:

Warning: Department listed as Pensioners Payroll, Linacre College, Green Templeton College, St Hugh's College or a Subsidiary?

If yes, create a new duplicate record > follow the CREATE NEW EMPLOYEE steps.

 

ii.a Action column = Transfer > Exit process and follow: New appointment for existing staff OR

ii.b Action column = New contract > Click NEXT and follow: New appointment for existing staff OR

ii.c Action column = Rehire > Click NEXT and follow: Rehire ex-staff member