New Employee Integration Hub

We are so grateful to have you join our vibrant academic community of passionate educators and leaders! Thank you for bringing your talent, energy, and heart to our community. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way — because when you feel supported, inspired, and appreciated, we all climb higher together. 

The information found on this page will help you get started with onboarding as a full-time Kean employee. Please take a moment to review this important information and materials to support your transition:  

If you have questions at any time, please reach out to merger_hr@kean.edu  

New Employee Integration Timeline 

• This timeline will display a step-by-step on next steps and completing your onboarding and orientation process as a new employee at Kean 

Workday Guide on Completing your Onboarding Tasks  

• This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions for completing onboarding tasks in Workday, such as I9 requirements, direct deposit, and reviewing important compliance requirements 

New Employee Integration Guide

• This is a comprehensive guide with all the need-to-know information for your employment at Kean University. We recommended you review this prior to orientation 

New Employee Orientation Dates 

We highly recommend joining one of these sessions (both sessions are the same – just offered on different dates/times) for in depth information about onboarding steps, time and attendance, payroll and general information about Kean University 

• Monday, June 15 from 10 am – 11:30 am  Register for this session 

• Please note: if you do not have a laptop or office to join, this session only, will be live streamed in the Margaret Williams Theatre in Hepburn Hall.  

• Tuesday, June 16 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm  Register for this session 

Sessions will be held on Zoom, and you will receive the Zoom meeting link upon registration 

Mandatory In Person I-9 Verification 

Please note that you are required to complete an in person I-9 Verification to complete your onboarding steps. 

The Office of Human Resources – NJCU location will be available for in person I-9 verification during normal business hours Monday through Thursday starting June 8 and continuing through June 29, from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. 

Additionally Kean HR staff will be at the NJCU location on the following days: 

NJCU Location – Office of Human Resources 

• Thursday, June 18: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 

• Tuesday, June 23:  9:30 am - 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 

Kean’s HR Location will also be open for ongoing visits for I-9 verification – 

Office of Human Resources Administration Building, 2nd Floor (Kean Campus Map here) 

• Wednesday, June 17 through Monday, June 29: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 

Please review the accepted I-9 Documents here. 

New Employee Benefits Overview Session 

We highly recommend you join one of the following sessions to learn more about your benefits that are staying the same, changing, and new benefits that will be offered to you in this transition. 

• Thursday, June 25 from 10 am – 11:30 am  Register for this session 
• Thursday, June 25 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm  Register for this session 

Sessions will be held virtually, and you will receive the meeting link upon registration. 

Additional in-depth sessions hosted by our Supplemental Benefits Vendors will be hosted during the month of July. These sessions will include a benefit overview and a Q&A session.

Register for your desired sessions here