Position Control at MU Health Care: Your Essential Starting Point
Whether you're stepping into a leadership role for the first time or are a seasoned leader at MU Health Care, understanding how we manage positions is foundational to your success. The Position Control and Recruitment Process Guide is your go-to resource for navigating the full lifecycle of position management—from creating and modifying positions to understanding how staffing decisions align with budgeting, recruitment, and organizational strategy. This guide is not just a reference—it’s your launchpad for making informed, strategic staffing decisions.
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The guide outlines the structure and purpose of position control, including how position numbers, job codes, and FTEs (Full-Time Equivalents) are used to define roles and manage staffing levels. It explains how systems like PeopleSoft, Taleo, and AskHR work together to support position tracking, requisition approvals, and recruitment workflows. Leaders will also find guidance on how to manage PRN roles, interim assignments, and reclassifications—ensuring that every staffing move is aligned with policy and budget.
A key component of the process is the Position Control Committee (PCC), which reviews and approves requests for new positions, replacements, reclassifications, and contingent staffing. The guide explains how to prepare your requests for PCC review, what moves through the consent versus the review agenda, what data is considered (like workforce replacement rates and worked hours per stat), and how to navigate the approval pathways. Understanding this process is critical for ensuring timely and successful staffing outcomes.
The guide also provides clarity on contingent workforce utilization, including how to request travelers through Lotus Connect, what situations allow for contingent utilization, and the limitations and exceptions that apply. Additionally, it covers important policies around layoffs, auto-termination, and employee transfers—ensuring leaders are equipped to manage change responsibly and in compliance with HR standards.
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