HR Calendar
Upcoming HR Dates & Deadlines
September 28
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 8 – 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
October 9
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 12:30 – 3 p.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
To introduce new Ohio State employees to the culture of Ohio State and set them up for success from their first day, all newly hired staff will attend a virtual orientation. Orientation will be offered every other Monday and create a consistent, unified first day experience across our five campus locations, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and sites across the state.
Two virtual orientations will be held simultaneously every other Monday morning – one for campus employees and one for medical center employees.
See the New Employee Orientation page for more details.
October 10
Join Ohio State’s Human Resources Benefits Department for a comprehensive 1-hour webinar on Birth and Adoption. Geared towards faculty and staff, this session offers valuable insights and practical tips for planning your life event. Discover how to navigate benefits, leaves of absence, paid time off, and the Buckeye Baby program. Get your questions answered by our knowledgeable Benefits Consultants and Buckeye Baby team during the 30-minute Q&A session that follows the presentation. Please note that while we strive to cover as much ground as possible, we may not be able to provide personalized advice. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about important considerations when having a baby at Ohio State.
TIME: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
October 12
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 8 – 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
October 18
This 90-minute webinar will provide you with the information you need to make an informed choice regarding your retirement plan options as a new hire. You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff, or State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions Benefits Consultants will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
TIME: 12 – 1 p.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
October 19
A training on Ohio State’s technology platforms, tools and resources is available for managers, manager liaisons and administrative professionals. Build your foundation and confidence in using administrative technology that assists you in performing your work and managing employees. Human Resources team members will cover topics such as HR Connection, Workday, Microsoft 365, BuckeyeLearn and others, and guide you in finding and using tools that support your work. The Zoom training is offered the third Thursday of each month
TIME: 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
REGISTRATION: Zoom Registration
October 23
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 12:30 – 3 p.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
To introduce new Ohio State employees to the culture of Ohio State and set them up for success from their first day, all newly hired staff will attend a virtual orientation. Orientation will be offered every other Monday and create a consistent, unified first day experience across our five campus locations, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and sites across the state.
Two virtual orientations will be held simultaneously every other Monday morning – one for campus employees and one for medical center employees.
See the New Employee Orientation page for more details.
October 26
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 8 – 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
November 6
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 12:30 – 3 p.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
To introduce new Ohio State employees to the culture of Ohio State and set them up for success from their first day, all newly hired staff will attend a virtual orientation. Orientation will be offered every other Monday and create a consistent, unified first day experience across our five campus locations, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and sites across the state.
Two virtual orientations will be held simultaneously every other Monday morning – one for campus employees and one for medical center employees.
See the New Employee Orientation page for more details.
November 9
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 8 – 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
November 10
November 15
This 90-minute webinar will provide you with the information you need to make an informed choice regarding your retirement plan options as a new hire. You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff, or State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions Benefits Consultants will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
TIME: 12 – 1 p.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
November 16
A training on Ohio State’s technology platforms, tools and resources is available for managers, manager liaisons and administrative professionals. Build your foundation and confidence in using administrative technology that assists you in performing your work and managing employees. Human Resources team members will cover topics such as HR Connection, Workday, Microsoft 365, BuckeyeLearn and others, and guide you in finding and using tools that support your work. The Zoom training is offered the third Thursday of each month
TIME: 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
REGISTRATION: Zoom Registration
November 17
This 1-hour webinar is brought to you by Ohio State’s Human Resources Benefits department. The intended audience is faculty and staff within 12 months of retiring or up to 5 years from their anticipated retirement date. This session will provide faculty and staff an overview of considerations for planning a retirement from Ohio State. Followed by additional time (up to 30 minutes) for a question-and-answer session will follow the presentation but please be aware we are unable to provide individualized retirement or investment advice.
During this session, Benefits Consultants and individuals from the retirement team will address issues you need to consider when retiring from Ohio State.
To get the best experience, consider reviewing your annual retirement statements from OPERS, STRS, and/or social security.
TIME: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
November 20
The Ohio State University offers eligible employees and their dependents the opportunity to advance their education at Ohio State. Applications must be submitted each term. Spring 2024 term enrollment window is November 20, 2023 – January 12, 2024. See the Tuition Assistance page for more information.
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 12:30 – 3 p.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
To introduce new Ohio State employees to the culture of Ohio State and set them up for success from their first day, all newly hired staff will attend a virtual orientation. Orientation will be offered every other Monday and create a consistent, unified first day experience across our five campus locations, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and sites across the state.
Two virtual orientations will be held simultaneously every other Monday morning – one for campus employees and one for medical center employees.
See the New Employee Orientation page for more details.
November 21
This 1-hour webinar provides you with information that you need to understand Ohio State tuition assistance benefits for both the Faculty and Staff Tuition benefit and the Dependent Tuition Assistance benefit. During this session, Benefits Consultants will review the tuition benefits and possible taxation implications, and the tuition benefits election deadlines. Also the Benefits Consultants will review the enrollment steps in Workday for both the Faculty and Staff Tuition and Dependent Tuition Assistance benefits. Time is allotted for Questions & Answers.
TIME: 12 – 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
November 22
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 8 – 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
November 23
November 24
December 4
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 12:30 – 3 p.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
To introduce new Ohio State employees to the culture of Ohio State and set them up for success from their first day, all newly hired staff will attend a virtual orientation. Orientation will be offered every other Monday and create a consistent, unified first day experience across our five campus locations, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and sites across the state.
Two virtual orientations will be held simultaneously every other Monday morning – one for campus employees and one for medical center employees.
See the New Employee Orientation page for more details.
December 7
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Event Information
TIME: 8 – 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
December 20
This 90-minute webinar will provide you with the information you need to make an informed choice regarding your retirement plan options as a new hire. You have 120 days including the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff, or State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions Benefits Consultants will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
TIME: 12 – 1 p.m.
REGISTRATION: BuckeyeLearn
December 21
A training on Ohio State’s technology platforms, tools and resources is available for managers, manager liaisons and administrative professionals. Build your foundation and confidence in using administrative technology that assists you in performing your work and managing employees. Human Resources team members will cover topics such as HR Connection, Workday, Microsoft 365, BuckeyeLearn and others, and guide you in finding and using tools that support your work. The Zoom training is offered the third Thursday of each month
TIME: 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
REGISTRATION: Zoom Registration