Hiring Process Checklist

As a manager, hiring the best talent is one of the most important things you will do. Everything you need to successfully navigate the hiring process is included in this toolkit. The step-by-step Manager’s Guide to Successful Hiring below can act as your checklist as you navigate the recruitment process.

The Talent Acquisition Team at UCOP works in collaboration with your Human Resource Business Partner. To get started, please reach out directly to your Business Partner.

Step-by-Step Checklist

Intake Process

Intake meeting – this meeting includes, HRBP, compensation Professional and the recruiter. You will review your staffing needs and compensation for the open job.

Position Control

All requests to fill a position require approval through the position control process in ServiceNow.

Recruitment Planning

Steps and resources for recruiting candidates for open positions.

Interview and Selection

Steps and resources for screening, interviewing and selecting job candidates.

Background Checks

Background checks may be conducted on new hire candidates or existing employees as a result of a transfer, promotion or job reclassification in accordance with the critical functions of the position.

Reference Checks

It is the policy of UCOP to perform a reference check on candidates.

Offer and Closeout

Extend the offer, outline key details (title, salary, start date, benefits), address any questions and set a deadline for the candidate’s response.

Onboarding and Welcome

Onboarding resources, Manager’s Checklist for Successful Onboarding, Buddy Guidelines.