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Operational Status

Human Resources is fully operational in hybrid status. The HR Service Center is providing on-campus assistance by scheduled appointments to conduct business that cannot be performed remotely. 

Guidelines for Scheduling an Appointment with the HRSC

The HRSC is accepting appointments via two methods:

Phone: By calling 512-471-4772 and leaving a detailed message with your name, EID, and a contact telephone number on our voicemail. Our voicemails are being checked regularly however, during peak service hours, you may experience longer than normal response times.

Or:

Emailing hrsc@austin.utexas.edu: In the subject line of your email type "Request for an Appointment". In the body of your email please include a contact phone number and briefly state why you are requesting an appointment (i.e. notary services, turning in retirement or benefits paperwork etc.)

A staff member will return your call to schedule an appointment to come in during our operational hours. We are located in the UTA Building located at 1616 Guadalupe Street, first floor, suite 1.408.

Getting Assistance from the Human Resource Service Center (HRSC)

The HRSC is the first point of contact for many HR-related questions. This information will help you understand how we provide service and how you can most efficiently obtain service. Our team includes Customer Service Specialists and Records & Onboarding Specialists serving a population of over 30,000 current and retired employees and their insured family members. We also serve former and prospective employees.

Customer Service Specialists

These team members are your first point of contact in the HRSC. They are prepared to assist you with an array of human resource matters, including insurance enrollment and eligibility questions and how to apply for staff employment. They refer customers to other HR Representatives when needed.

Records & Onboarding Specialists

These team members generally support HR professionals and managers with their in-depth knowledge of employee onboarding processes including Form I-9, E-Verify, background checks, and other compliance, and records matters such as timekeeping and assignment begin and end issues.

Due to increased customer activity and limited HR resources, responses for non-emergency issues may be 3-5 business days. See Emergency Situations if you believe you have an emergency.

Please provide your UT EID in all situations when you contact us.

Website

Click the links below for information about our most commonly asked about topics. Or use the search box (in the top right hand corner of every page on the HR site) to find information on our website.

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If you don’t find the information you need on our website, our contact information is below.

Email

Email us at HRSC@austin.utexas.edu. Emails automatically go to our customer issue tracking system. You may receive a reply from a Customer Service Specialist or your issue may be assigned to an HR representative for a response.

Please provide your UT EID in all situations when you contact us.

Phone

Our phone number is 512-471-HRSC (4772). You will be given several automated menu options to direct your call. You may receive assistance over the phone or we may put your issue in our customer issue tracking system and assign it to the appropriate HR representative for response. If all lines are busy and you receive voicemail, please leave a detailed message or email HRSC@austin.utexas.edu.

Visit

Our office is located in UTA 1.408. We may be able to help you during your visit or may need to refer you to an HR representative for assistance at a later time. In some cases, you may be referred to a presentation, help session or information on our website. We encourage you to contact us about your issue prior to visiting. Parking is generally available in the Guadalupe Garage and you are responsible for any daily parking rates that apply.

Help is generally available during your visit for the following issues:

  • Dropping off insurance or retirement paperwork (if you need a form or letter signed by an HR representative, we request 3-5 days to complete your request)
  • General questions about making changes to your insurance coverage
  • Applicant testing for prospective employees and UTemps

Referrals are generally made for the following issues:

HR Representatives

Contact information is available through the Find Your HR Representatives tool. The representatives generally respond to inquiries in the order received. We recommend that you email an explanation of your issue. Please leave a detailed message if you call and reach the voicemail. In some cases, your questions may be addressed quicker by emailing one of our Customer Service Specialists or by calling 512-471-HRSC (4772).

Insurance and Retirement Providers

You will need to contact these providers directly for the following issues. Follow the links for contact information. The end of the week, especially Friday, is generally the best time to call them for quicker service.

Insurance Providers

Approved Retirement Providers for ORP and UTSaver Programs

Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

Emergency Situations

The HRSC treats the specific situations below as emergencies. Responses for these situations generally occur within a couple of hours.

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  • Immediate need to access health care (trying to fill a prescription or at the doctor’s office or hospital)
  • Call the HRSC at 512-471-HRSC (4772). If all lines are busy and you receive voicemail, please leave a detailed message and if possible, email us with an explanation of your issue.
  • Available from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., closed daily from noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Issues impacting paying an employee on-time (unable to approve a voucher due to an I-9 or timesheet problem)
  • Call the HRSC Records unit at 512-471-HRSC (4772). You may also email the HRSC Records unit.
  • Available from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., closed daily from noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.