Supervisor Toolkit

The Supervisor Toolkit is a knowledge base designed to support supervisors at the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). While not comprehensive, it offers a starting point for navigating personnel management responsibilities. Department-specific processes may vary and may not be reflected here. For guidance, please contact your HR Business Partner or department leadership.

Landing Pages

Key Resources

Key Resources for Supervision

Resource Description
Human Resources Contact Information A comprehensive list of HR contact information by department and role is available on the SMPH Intranet.
HR Guides for Managers and Supervisors The UW–Madison Office of Human Resources provides a directory of tools to support core HR functions across campus. These resources help supervisors navigate new systems, stay current with HR processes, and align with university best practices.
HR Guides for Employees These guides offer step-by-step instructions for self-service tasks in Workday such as submitting/approving time off, updating employee information, and accessing trainings.
Faculty Policies, Procedures, and Resources This comprehensive directory encompasses the policies, processes, and considerations specific to faculty appointments based on the types of faculty tracks used in SMPH.

This toolkit has not been designed to encompass the policies, processes, and considerations specific to faculty appointments. Please reach out to your Faculty Recruiter, HR Business Partner, or Faculty Promotions Specialist with any questions.



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Doc ID:
142664
Owned by:
Sarah J. in SMPH Human Resources
Created:
2024-09-26
Updated:
2026-01-06
Sites:
SMPH Human Resources