New Employee Guide: Your First Month

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Congratulations on completing the first month here at USCB!  As you begin to feel more comfortable on campus and more confident in your position, let’s move beyond the basics to explore the full range of opportunities that are available to you as a USCB and UofSC system employee.

Now is a good time to go into Employee Self Service and take care of some important housekeeping items.

1. Check the Accuracy of Your Pay Stub

Log in to Employee Self Service. On the homepage, select the "Payroll" tile. Then select the "Paychecks" tile. By clicking on your check date, you will be able to see your electronic pay stub and the details of your paycheck.

Information on how to read your paystub and answers to common pay questions can be found on the My Payroll webpage.

2. Elect to Receive Your W2 Form Electronically

From the "Payroll" tile in Employee Self Service, you can sign up to receive your W2 Form electronically. Select the "W2/W2c Consent" tile to provide your consent. Once you have given your consent, it will remain in place from year to year unless you return here to revoke it. When your W2 Forms are available each year, you will be able to access them through the "Payroll" tile on Employee Self Service.

3. Elect to Receive Your Annual Form 1095C Electronically

The Form 1095C is another important tax document that you will receive each year. You can sign up to receive your 1095c Form electronically. To give your consent, start from the Employee Self Service homepage and select the "Benefit Details" tile. Select the "1095C Consent" tile to receive this important document electronically each year.

4. Keep Your Personal Information Current

From the Employee Self Service homepage, select the "Personal Details" tile. From here, you can review and update your home and mailing addresses, your contact information, your ethnicity, your veteran status and your emergency contact information. You can also provide voluntary self-identification of a disability.

You should review and update your personal information in Employee Self Service in the "Personal Details" tile on a regular basis, particularly if you change address or experience a significant life event.

5. Finalize Annual Performance Expectations

Review and finalize your annual goal-setting document with your manager.  Staff should receive a completed EPMS Planning Stage during the first month of employment.

Onboarding Survey

Keep an eye out. Around 90 days of employment you will receive a survey about your onboarding experience. Let us know how we are doing.

Discounts and Perks

Through the State of South Carolina, the University's campus resources and community relationships, we have many discount opportunities for employees.

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