University Human Resources
Temporary Employees: Seasonal/Intermittent
Position Criteria
Seasonal/Intermittent roles must meet the following requirements:
- Less than 50% FTE (up to 18.75 hours per week)
- Fixed start and end date, 6 months or less (non-renewable)
- Typically fewer than 30 hours per week for at least one month
- If the role continues beyond these limits, it must be reclassified (e.g., to part-time or fixed-term)
Hiring Process
- Develop a job description and submit it to University Human Resources Compensation Services for grading
- Complete the Create Position and Create Job Requisition business processes in Workday using the Seasonal/Intermittent sub-type.
- Enter the end date based on the defined work period
- Complete recruitment and hire through standard Workday processes
Managing Recurring Roles
For positions that occur on a regular cycle:
- End employment at the conclusion of each work period
- Returning employees can be rehired without a new recruitment process
- Use reason code Rehire/Reactivate Seasonal Employee in Workday
- A new I-9 and background check are not required if the employee returns the next cycle without a break in service
- If there is a break in service, a new I-9 and background check are required
Compensation and Benefits
| Seasonal/Intermittent Employees | |
|---|---|
| Benefits eligible? | No |
| Eligible to Purchase Brown benefits? | No |
| Participate in retirement? | Yes (no employer match) |
| Sick and Safe Leave? | Yes, eligible for 7 hours after 5 months of employment |
| Annual merit increase | No, but may be considered for increase outside of merit process |
| Performance review? | No |