First Day Steps

Human Resources

We are thrilled to have you join our team!

As you embark on this exciting journey with us, we want to ensure that your transition is as smooth as possible. This page is designed to guide you through your first day and beyond, providing you with all the essential information and resources you need to get started. If you have any questions, please email pathologyhr@stanford.edu.
Welcome aboard!

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Getting Started

We understand that your first days, weeks, and months can be a mix of excitement, information overload, and loads of questions. We're here to support your transition and set you up for success. Visit the Stanford Welcome Center website to help you navigate onboarding, whether remote or in person, and to ensure you feel welcome and connected to Stanford.
 

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Getting Paid

Paychecks for staff are received twice a month, on the 7th and 22nd. If a payday falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is made on the preceding Friday. Information on how to read your paycheck is available on the Fingate web site.

Review paychecks each period and report any discrepancies as follows:

  • If the tax withheld is incorrect, contact the Payroll Office by phone at 650-723-2772 or submit a help ticket here.
  • If your benefits deductions are incorrect, contact the Benefits Office by phone at 877-905-2985 or 650-736-2985.

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Direct Deposit

To set up direct deposit complete the following steps:

  1. Launch Axess.
  2. Log into Axess using your SUNet ID and password.
  3. Click the Employee Center tab.
  4. Scroll down to "Pay" section.
  5. Click "View/Edit Direct Deposit".

There is more information on how to enroll, update or cancel your direct deposit on the Financial Activities website. Please note that by receiving direct deposit, you will not receive paper copies of your paycheck. To view your paycheck, you will select “View All Pay Statements” in the “Pay” section under the Employee Center tab.
 

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View Your W-2

  1. Launch Axess
  2. Log in to Axess using your SUNet ID and password
  3. Click the Employee Center tab
  4. Scroll down to the Taxes section and click View All W-2 Forms
  5. Your W-2 Form displays as a PDF file that you can download and/or print
     

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Elect Your Withholding Allowances

  1. Launch Axess
  2. Log in to Axess using your SUNet ID and password
  3. Click the Employee Center tab

• Scroll down to the Pay section
• Click View/Edit Withholdings
 

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How to Submit Timecard

  1. How to Submit Non-Exempt Timecard Video
  2. How to Submit Exempt Timecard Video
  3. How to Submit Casual/Temp Timecard Video
  4. To learn more about Paid Time Off, place visit the Cardinal at Work website.
  5. For questions on how to submit your timecard please contact Alyssa Celzo at alyssamc@stanford.edu or Phil Richmond at philrd@stanford.edu.

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Request Time Off

Compensation for Staff Employees

Vacation Policy & Accruals

Sick Leave Policy & Accruals

PTO & Miscellaneous Absences Policy

Holidays & Floating Holiday

Sick Leave Policy & Accruals (Contingent Staff)

Steps for Taking Leave

Bargaining Union Leaves - Article 8
 

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Orientation Slides