New Employee Onboarding

If you have new employees or students, please follow the steps below. In addition please visit these links:

  1. Software Access: Check the details for software access here: BMC Software Access.
  2. Department Services: Review available department services at: Department Administration.
  3.  Update Contact Information: Provide the new employee’s or student’s email to Reginald White at
    rawhite4@wisc.edu so he can update our listserv and website.
  4. IT Access for Shared Services: PIs should submit a form to IT for access to Shared Services IT. Instructions are
    here: https://intranet.bmolchem.wisc.edu/smph-shared-services-it-support/

NetID

Follow the links below to find out how to create  a NetID. Use a web browser to access the links below, and once you have activated your NetID, and created a password, you can access your email via Microsoft 365 Web client (https://wiscmail.wisc.edu) or other email client.

NetID – Activating Your Account: https://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=1140

Getting Started With Microsoft 365: https://kb.wisc.edu/microsoft365/57889

ID card (UW)

Once you have finalized your appointment and have a NetID, you can obtain a UW ID card at Union South. The ID office is usually open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is recommended that you call ahead at 262-3258.  Additional information found here.

Keys

To obtain any necessary keys, please contact Joe Oliva (262-1184, jmoliva@wisc.edu).  There is a $10 deposit required that will be returned with the issued key.  If you lose your key and need a replacement, you will be required to pay a $75 fee. Keys should not be duplicated and they should not be given to other persons unless you are certain they have permission to be in that location. When you leave the department, return your key(s) to the office (1135 Biochemistry).

Building Access

For access to the building, please contact Joe Oliva (262-1184, jmoliva@wisc.edu).  You must provide either the UWID number on the front of your Wiscard or the six-digit Wiscard number on the rear/bottom of the card to set up building access.  Building access will take 1 – 2 days after receiving the information.

Benefits Summary

You will receive communication from Payroll and Benefits as well as HR Operations with regards to your benefit enrollment options and I-9 work authorization.

Important benefit information is provided on the Business Services website at http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/ecbs/emp-gen-bens-menu.html Please note that many benefit plans (including health insurance) have a 30-day enrollment period.

Disability accommodation

It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin Madison to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation to perform the essential functions of your position, please contact the BMC Department Adminsitrator or Amy Alston, the School of Medicine and Public Health disability coordinator at 262-1302.

Flu vaccine

Be aware that an influenza (flu) vaccination is required during flu season; only those with waivers are exempt.

International tax information

U.S. taxation on the income of international visitors varies, based on immigration status, purpose of visit, length of visit and tax treaties. For further information, visit the website https://hr.wisc.edu/pay