As a Brown employee, you belong to a community that fosters innovation, diversity and inclusion. And as you begin a career journey at Brown, we offer information, resources and tools for getting started before your first day and during your early months as a Brown employee. This timeline will keep you on track to ensure your smooth transition.
University Human Resources
New Hires
Welcome to Brown: we are glad you are joining us! Together, we can cultivate a collaborative and thriving community of exceptional talent.
New Hires
Welcome to Brown: we are glad you are joining us! Together, we can cultivate a collaborative and thriving community of exceptional talent.
BEGIN… Your career journey at Brown
Before Your First Day
On Your First Day of Work
During Your First Week of Work
Within Your First Month at Brown
More Info For Getting Started
Payroll
Non-exempt employees are paid weekly, bi-weekly, and exempt employees are paid monthly. Payroll Services handles the processing and payment of all Brown employee payrolls. Some transactions related to your paycheck are completed in Workday including entering time worked and setting up direct deposit.
Complete payroll-related transactions in Workday Visit the Payroll Services website
Probationary Period and Professional Development Planning
All new hires complete a probationary period of 90 days. Your manager will review your probationary appraisal with you before the probationary period expires.
Over the first three months, you and your manager will also set goals, including identifying opportunities available in Brown’s Learning, Development and Engagement programs.
If you are relocating, we encourage you to use Brown’s preferred moving provider.
Use our campus maps to get around.
Brown’s Transportation Office manages access to employee parking lots.
Take the bus! Brown’s University Shuttle (B.U.S.) is a service for faculty and staff with a Brown ID. Shuttle routes and schedule can be found on the Brown Transportation website.
Get support for software, email and more from the Office of Information Technology. Visit the OIT website for help.
And Onward
You won’t be new for long. Already, we invite you to take advantage of all Brown has to offer. The For Current Employees page includes Bear Bargains Deals, Wellness Programs, the University Holiday Schedule and more.