There are upcoming changes to the WuHire approval processes for both job requisition and offers related to benefit eligible positions. This change is being made to ensure that department leadership has discussed the need for the position and budgetary oversight as part of the job requisition process. This only applies to positions within the Market Based Compensation program.
Job requisition approval changes – Effective Feb. 3
For the purpose of creating operational efficiencies and optimizations, Benefit Eligible (BE) job requisitions will require approvals from two department leaders*. The updated job requisition approval process is listed below:
- Hiring department submits request to hire; provides justification
- Department leader #1 (department budget officer) approves/declines; ensures justification is provided
- Department leader #2 (direct report to divisional officer) approves/declines; ensures justification is provided
- Hiring Review Committee (HRC) approves/declines/holds for more information
- MBC conducts compensation review, creates position number
- Budget Office reviews/secures funding
- Talent Team initiates hiring process
HRC approval applicable when required.
Offer approval changes – Effective Feb. 3
Starting Feb. 3, all offers will require approval from two department leaders*. Offers not in compliance with Market Based Compensation (MBC) guidelines are required to go through the divisional officer** approval process, which include the two department leaders approval in addition to the divisional officer. The revised offer approval process is outlined below:
- Hiring department submits offer request
- Talent consultant selects appropriate onboarding path
- MBC (Market Based Comp) conducts pay analysis, makes recommendation, notates if request is an exception to comp guidelines
- Department leader #1 (department budget officer) reviews. If approved, provides justification for offer
- Department leader #2 (direct report to divisional officer) reviews. If approved, ensures proper justification is provided
- Divisional officer approval required*
- If a grant, Post Award reviews to ensure compliance with grant
*Department leader #1: Department budget officer
*Department leader #2: Direct report to the divisional officer (senior leader)
**Divisional officers are Rick Muma, president; David Miller, senior vice president for Administration, Finance and Operations; Monica Lounsberry, senior executive vice president and provost; and Kevin Saal, director of athletics
For questions, contact your dean or department leader, or if still unclear, contact employment@wichita.edu.
