Workday is Brown’s system of record for Human Resources and payroll. After you accept your offer, you will be prompted to enter your personal information in Workday. This step generates your Brown ID number. Within one business day, your onboarding process will be initiated in Workday.

You will need to activate your new Brown ID number to access University systems.
Activate your account

The Benefits Orientation will help you understand the full range of benefits available to you, including health insurance, retirement savings, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs and more.

• Virtual New Employee Orientation

• Review benefits vendor information

Questions? Email benefits_office@brown.edu.

All new employees are required to complete Form I-9, which verifies identity and employment authorization in the United States.

You may complete this requirement in one of two ways:

1. In person at the HR Service Center (HRSC)
2. By scheduling a remote appointment

You must present acceptable documentation in either case.

​Eligible employees will be prompted in Workday to register for the virtual orientation during their first week.

This session provides important information about Brown benefits, University resources and an introduction to Workday. Employees who are transferring or being promoted are not required to attend.

For questions, contact employment@brown.edu.

You have 31 calendar days from your date of hire to complete your benefits elections and submit any required dependent documentation.

Benefits begin on the first of the month following your hire date (or on your start date if you begin on the first). Once enrollment is submitted in Workday, information is transmitted to benefit vendors on a weekly basis. Timely completion ensures uninterrupted coverage.
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