Current Employees
Whether it's your first day or 25th year, the HR team is always here to support University faculty and staff.
Faculty and Staff are the Foundation for Success at Ole Miss
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, leading research, keeping our campus beautiful, helping to driving our growth, or guiding our future as administrators, your contributions are vital.
This page is your go-to resource for everything you need to thrive in your role. And remember: Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
New to the University?
Welcome to our faculty and staff! Be sure to explore our New Employee Resources section, where you’ll find important information about benefits enrollment, the Oxford-Lafayette community, and a variety of campus resources to help you get settled in.
HR Quick Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the most common questions from current employees.
Employee Self-Service (ESS) allows you to view and change some of your employee information via Workday.
From ESS you may:
- Update your payroll direct deposit information
- Update your employee address and communication preferences
- View your semi-monthly pay stubs
- Elect to receive and view your Form W-2 online
- Record time worked and leave taken
- Access your benefits information in real time
Don't forget: If you are an hourly employee or student worker, you will submit time worked directly to your department using the method determined by your department.
Update your address in Workday:
- Log in to Workday
- Select Profile Icon > View Profile.
- Add or edit your contact information under the Contact Tab.
- Home Address (especially important for student workers)
- Local Address
- Work Address
If you need support, you can create a case in Workday or contact your HRBP.
Faculty and staff can now request employment verification and reference letters directly in Workday.
An employment verification letter verifies a person’s current or past employment with an organization. It is commonly required for tasks such as applying for a loan, renting an apartment, demonstrating a skill, or verifying work history.
Here’s how to submit an employment verification request:
- Click your Workday profile picture.
- Select Actions under your job title.
- Scroll down to Worker Request.
- Choose Request Reference Letter and follow the prompts.
Occasional “work from home” arrangements may be approved for a variety of circumstances. Examples include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, special projects, business travel, or waiting for repair or internet services. These arrangements are approved by the managing supervisor on an as-needed basis only, with no expectation of ongoing continuance.
Yes! Ole Miss faculty and staff can receive discounts on athletics tickets, theater tickets and more.
Suspected misconduct may be reported to an employee’s immediate supervisor, department chair or dean (or to another individual in the employee’s chain of command).
Alternatively, you can report a violation to the appropriate office.
The University of Mississippi Policy Directory is a central location for accessing and posting University-wide policies. The site also provides procedures and tools for the creation, revision, and periodic review of University policies.
The Policy on Policy Management describes these processes.
Contact the HR Service Center
If you have a question, need help, or are dealing with an HR problem, the HR Service Center is here for you. Whether it's about benefits, pay, leave, insurance, tuition waivers, or anything else, our team of experienced HR Service Coordinators is ready to get you the answers you need as quickly as possible.
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