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Hiring Classified Staff
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UNDERSTAND

Once you have selected a qualified final candidate, you will need to establish a proposed salary request and obtain approval for the salary offer from your Employment Specialist (ES). When your ES reviews the offer, he or she will verify that the desired amount is within the recruiting range and ensure that current classified staff are being offered the required salary step.

Domiciliary Relocation

If your candidate will have to make a domiciliary move (relocate and establish a new residence), determine whether it may be appropriate to include a "lump sum relocation incentive payment" and/or to pay moving expenses as part of your offer of employment. Review the following resources for information about these options.

ACT

Request Approval to make Offer

Follow these steps to request offer approval:

  1. In the Requisition View, scroll down to the "Candidates" tab.
  2. Click on the "Add Activity" link for the candidate you wish to make an offer to. This will open the "Add Activity" window.
  3. Select "Request Approval for Offer" from the "Type" drop down box.
  4. Click "Save." This will open a new "Offer Details" window.
  5. Complete this page by entering the appropriate information in each field.
  6. Upon clicking "Save," your ES will be notified of your request for salary review, followed by the other approvers on the list.

Once the salary has been approved, then you can make the offer to the candidate. Make the offer contingent upon a successful background check. Contact your ES if salary negotiation is needed.

Notify HR of offer acceptance and start date.

*Note — for UW Medical Center and Harborview, and for positions that are designated as security/safety sensitive, offers are contingent upon a successful background check.

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Prior to making an offer, make sure you are compliant with the bargaining agreement that governs the position. Contact your ES if you are unsure.

Need help with UWHIRES? Call or email our help desk at 206-543-2544.