Current Employees

Whether it's your first day or 25th year, the HR team is always here to support University faculty and staff.

Facilities staff setting up chairs in The Grove

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.

New Employee Resources

Popular resources and benefits for current employees.

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 through Workday.

In Workday, you may:

  • Update your payroll direct deposit information
  • Update your addresses
  • View your payslips
  • Elect to receive and view your Form W-2 online
  • Record time worked
  • Manage Absences
  • Access your benefits information in real-time

Find Workday Job Aids and Demos

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:

  1. Log in to Workday.
  2. Select Profile Icon > View Profile. 
  3. 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:

  1. Click your Workday profile picture.
  2. Select Actions under your job title.
  3. Scroll down to Worker Request.
  4. 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.

Learn more about the policy

Yes! Ole Miss faculty and staff can receive discounts on athletics tickets, theater tickets, and more.

Learn more here

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.

Learn more here

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.

Browse the Policy Directory

Contact Human Resources

Whether you have a question or need assistance, the Department of Human Resources is here to help. Explore resources available in Workday, including Help Articles & Workday Assistant.  

Need Further Support? 
Submit a case directly in Workday. Select Menu in the top-left corner of Workday > Choose Help from the Personal section > Select Create Case.

You can also reach out to your Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), who is here to support you across key areas, including Workday, Recruiting, and People Relations.

Find Your HRBP