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PageUp & Recruiting Process Module: Part 5

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  • Hiring forms for new employees.
  • Onboarding.
  • See ePAF and HR Direct support for completing the hire outside of PageUp.

Search Record Retention

  • Search records must be kept for a period of (3) years. The time is measured from the time the record was created or from the time of the personnel action associate with that record, whichever is later.
  • If an applicant is selected for hire, the record retention period would be calculated from the date of selection rather than the date of application.
  • Record Keepers are responsible for maintaining search documentation.
  • Records should be kept in a manner where they are easily and readily accessible should the University ever be audited by the OFCCP.
  • See the UMass Amherst Public records - Record Retention and Disposition Schedules website.
  • Talent Acquisition recommends search committees and interview panels keep search records in a SharePoint folder. Visit UMass IT to learn more.

Documents to Keep

  • Records relating to accommodations.
  • Position descriptions.
  • Position postings and advertisements.
  • Hire and Offer Logs
  • Reasons for Non-Selection/Hiring Memos.
  • Physical Examinations.
  • Applications and resumes.
  • Interview notes (electronic and handwritten).
  • Tests and tests results (if applicable).
  • Emails pertaining to the search.

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