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The Supervisors' HR Toolkit

This HR toolkit summarizes a supervisors engagement with each HR function. The toolkit is an excellent resource for all supervisors and aspiring supervisors. Click the plus buttons below to access important HR resources and learn more about each HR unit.

HR Units

All Purdue supervisors are encouraged to maintain foundational awareness of the university’s benefits, wellness and payroll functions. Why is this important? Supervisors are often asked questions during recruitment efforts or during an employee’s time of need. As a supervisor, you play an integral role in directing the employee to the appropriate resources and can help represent the university’s care and consideration for the employee and their family’s wellbeing. Listed below are important links supervisors use when executing the above responsibilities. Supplement your use of this supervisor toolkit by visiting the SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS) and search for the Business Acumen domain for additional supervisor training.

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Effective management of an employee’s compensation package is critical when recruiting, retaining and motivating each employee towards a rewarding career within Purdue University. Supervisors play an integral role in establishing position descriptions, communicating compensation guidelines and decisions and supporting the employee’s current and future career development. Supervisors who understand the Purdue compensation philosophy, job family structure and career paths, as well as our merit and promotion guidelines are invaluable assets to the University and to the employees they supervise. Below are key resources for supervisors when executing the above responsibilities. Supplement your use of this supervisor toolkit by visiting the SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS) and search for the Business Acumen domain for additional supervisor training.

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It is important for supervisors to build a working relationship with their HR Business Partner (HRBP). The HRBP is positioned to assist in proactively scoping, planning and executing day-to-day and strategic workforce initiatives. Listed below are important links supervisors use when working with their HRBP. Supplement your use of this supervisor toolkit by visiting the SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS) and search for the Business Acumen and Relationship Management domains for additional supervisor training.

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Supervisors who can access and interpret key workforce data are able to monitor and influence important workplace initiatives and trends. Understanding the foundational responsibilities of managing workforce data and critical thinking is invaluable. Listed below are important links supervisors use when working with their HRBP. Supplement your use of this supervisor toolkit by visiting the SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS) and search for the Analytical Intelligence domain for additional supervisor training.

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Supervisors who possess strong personal awareness and interpersonal skills, professional and team relationships, strong critical thinking and data analysis, and a deep understanding of the university’s operational functions and strategic priorities are well positioned for success. The LOD team provides training and resources to help supervisors strengthen the above skillsets. Supervisors also engage LOD systems as they establish annual performance and development goals for their direct reports and administer effective annual performance assessments. Listed below are important links and key technologies supervisors use when executing the above responsibilities. Supplement your use of this supervisor toolkit by visiting the SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS) and search the Professional Effectiveness, Relationship Management, Business Acumen, and Analytical Intelligence domains for additional supervisor training.

IMPORTANT LINKS KEY TECHNOLOGY
  • SuccessFactors Goals and Development Module
  • SuccessFactors Performance Assessment Module
  • SuccessFactors View Tile Reports

Human Resources’ Organizational Effectiveness team partners with supervisors and managers to create, manage and align employee training with departmental goals. Managers can access the New @ Purdue program for their new hires. OE supports the department by developing training for HR-related tasks such as timekeeping, recruitment processes and more. Supervisors are encouraged to discuss learning paths for their employees and how OE can develop and assign learning within our SuccessFactors Learning Management System. Besides training, OE provides communication support for the department, developing and executing strategic communication plans, as well as writing, designing and distributing newsletters and email communications, mostly HR-related. They also develop change management plans and assistance. Listed below are important links supervisors use when executing the above responsibilities. Supplement your use of this supervisor toolkit by visiting the SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS) and search the Professional Effectiveness, Relationship Management and Business Acumen domains for additional supervisor training.

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Supervisors play an integral role in building the Purdue workforce. Supervisors who understand the foundational responsibilities of recruiting, hiring and onboarding employees are invaluable assets to the job candidates, university, and the employees they serve. Listed below are important links supervisors use when executing the above responsibilities. Supplement your use of this supervisor toolkit by visiting the SuccessFactors Learning Management System (LMS) and search the Business Acumen domain for additional supervisor training.

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KEY TECHNOLOGY
  • SuccessFactors Recruiting Module
  • SuccessFactors Onboarding Module
  • Success Factors Learning Management System
  • Onboarding Dashboard (QRC)