New Hires - First 30 Days
Establish yourself as an employee by completing these tasks in your first 30 days with Lamar University.
- Complete New Hire Training - Visit LU Connect, click Faculty/Staff, and scroll to the Training Nest icon to access New Hire Training. This training must be completed within the first 30 days of employment. (Hint. Visit the Employee Training & Development site at www.lamar.edu/trainingnest for information about the University’s training program, helpful user guides, how-to videos, and more.)
- Enter Your Work Hours or Complete Your Leave Report – Use Self-Service Banner’s time entry feature to enter your work hours and complete leave reports. For assistance, review Accessing Self-Service Banner and Web Time Entry.
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Complete Benefits Enrollment Information – Visit ERS.texas.gov to enroll in the coverage options best for you. You may contact the Benefits Team at 409.880.8375. Failure to complete benefits enrollment within the 31 day period will result in loss of coverage options until the annual open enrollment period. Please visit New Employee Benefits more additional information.
- Enroll in ERS Benefits Online - Create your online ERS account by viewing the How to Register my ERS Benefits Account guide.
- Read Your Paycheck – Learn how to read your Lamar University paycheck with our guide Understanding Your Pay Stub.
- Review Your Pay Schedule – Review Monthly Payroll Dates or Bi-Weekly Payroll Dates so you can budget efficiently.
- Review Payroll Policies and Procedures – Familiarize yourself with Payroll policies and procedures by visiting the Payroll Department site.
