- New Position: A permanent position that needs to be created or a position that is temporary. The position must be classified before the recruitment process can begin.
- Replacement Position: A vacant position that needs to be filled using the same job classification (job title, job grade, etc.). Note: If there are major changes to the job description, then you may need to reclassify the position, see Section 1.4 - Reclassify an Existing Positoin.
Please select the appropriate link below based on the Assignment Category of the position needing to be filled (1.2 List of Assignment Categories).
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Interviewing Resources
- General Performance-Based Interview Questions: Learn more about a candidate’s experience on how he/she handled specific situations.
- LinkedIn Learning Interviewing Collection: Explore a curated collection of LinkedIn Learning videos.
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UAB HR Policies
Access UAB HR policies related to hiring via the link below.
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Employment Laws
Below is a quick list of common employment laws related to hiring.
- Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
- The Equal Pay Act of 1963 was intended to remove pay differentials between males and females performing the same or similar work at the same facility.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was enacted in 1964 and made it unlawful to discriminate in employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This act also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to implement and enforce the Act.
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination against people who are age 40 or older.
- Employment of Veterans (USERRA): Uniform Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 provides disabled people access to employment, public service, transportation, and telecommunication.
- Pregnancy Discrimination
Identify that there is a need to fill a position and determine if the need is a new position or a replacement position.
Subcategories
HR Updates
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Deadlines and information on vacation accrual rollover for exempt monthly employee
Any vacation accrual balances in excess of the total maximum accrual for exempt monthly employees will rollover to sick accruals on January 1, 2026, in accordance with HR Policy 301: Vacation. The rollover will reflect approved time off requests...
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HR announces selection of Assistant Vice President, Benefits & Wellbeing
Lisa Meddock will join UAB Human Resources as Assistant Vice President, Benefits & Wellbeing, effective January 12, 2026. Meddock has more than 15 years of leadership experience, during which time she has gained a deep understanding of the design...
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2025 UAB Security & Fire Safety Report now available online
The 2025 UAB Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is now available online. To access it, you can go to the UAB Police Department website at uab.edu/police and click on “Read the 2025 UAB Annual Security & Fire Safety (Clery) Report” on the sidebar, or...
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Best practices for submitting time-off requests in CTA
UAB Human Resources has compiled a few tips and best practices for submitting a time-off request in Campus Time & Attendance (CTA). Whether you're planning a vacation, taking a personal day, or requesting partial time off, following these simple tips...
