We look forward to welcoming your new employee to the Rutgers community. Keep in mind that onboarding is a process that takes several months during which time the new employee becomes integrated into the Rutgers community, learning about our structure, culture, vision and mission. On this page you will find a step-by-step timeline that will guide you through the onboarding process, including resources for pre- and post-arrival to ensure a positive new beginning.
The goal of the onboarding process is to welcome your new hire to not only your department/unit but also our University Community. Onboarding is a collaborative and strategic process that aims to provide new employees with the tools and resources to make them feel welcome and comfortable in their new role. This is an ongoing process that does not end on day one but continues throughout the first three to six months of their employment.
Starting a new position may be a daunting time for a new employee. Keeping this in mind, managers should recognize that establishing open and clear communication is key to a successful onboarding experience and sets the foundation for the employee’s introduction to the department/unit.
It is a manager’s responsibility to educate their new employee in the following areas:
- Job duties and responsibilities
- Performance goals and expectations
- Related policies and procedures
- Department/Unit’s mission and goals
- Department/Unit’s culture
- Organization structure
The resources on the following tabs are designed to guide you through the process of onboarding your new employee.
For the purposes of this website, the following definitions are applicable when referring to the Hiring Unit Representative:
- RBHS = HR Generalist
- New Brunswick = Departmental HR Liaison or designee
- Camden = Central HR Office
- Newark = Departmental HR Liaison or designee
University Human Resources has prepared an accompanying New Employee Welcome Guide that helps new employees navigate the onboarding process outlining items they need to complete before and after their start date. This guide should be communicated to your new employee once their onboarding begins.