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General Policy

General Policies will include information on the direction and authority regarding personnel policies applicable to staff members, UC personal policies for staff members, types of appointments, as well as an introduction to UCOP Human Resource procedures.  

General Policy

Personnel Policies for Staff Members

The UC Office of the President Local Human Resources Policies & Procedures webpage provides access to systemwide HR policies, guidelines, and resources that support consistent personnel practices across University of California locations. It includes links to key policy areas such as the Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM), local implementation guidance, and related HR frameworks. The site serves as a central hub for campuses to reference and apply HR policies and procedures in alignment with UC standards.

PPSM Policies

UCOP Webpage: The Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) manual outlines the University of California’s systemwide policies governing employment for staff employees. It covers key areas such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, leave, employee relations, and separation. The manual provides a consistent framework for managing staff employment practices across all UC locations.

PPSM-1: This system-wide policy outlines the overall purpose, scope, and application of the Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) for eligible University employees. It explains how the policies are organized, who they apply to, and the authority under which they are administered. The policy serves as the foundational framework for staff employment policies across the University of California system.

PPSM-2: This system-wide policy defines key terms used throughout the Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM), such as appointment status, break in service, promotion, demotion, transfer, exempt and non-exempt employee classifications, and other employment-related terminology. It applies to Professional & Support Staff (PSS), Managers & Senior Professionals (MSP), and Senior Management Group (SMG) employees, and provides a common framework for interpreting and administering staff personnel policies consistently across the University of California.

Types of Appointments

The following policies describes the types of appointments covered by personnel policies applicable to employees in the Professional & Support Staff and Managers & Senior Professionals personnel groups, and Senior Management Group Members.

UC Policy

This system-wide policy defines the types of appointments covered under personnel policies for employees in the Professional & Support Staff (PSS) and Managers & Senior Professionals (MSP) personnel groups.

UCR Local Procedure

 This local procedure explains UCR’s administration of contract appointments under PPSM-3. It outlines campus guidance on eligibility, approval requirements, appointment terms, renewals, and employment conditions for individuals appointed to contract positions.
This local procedure explains UCR’s administration of limited appointments under PPSM-3. It outlines campus guidance on when limited appointments may be used, appointment duration, extensions, employment conditions, and related management responsibilities.

This local procedure explains UCR’s administration of partial-year career appointments for eligible employees under PPSM-3. It outlines campus guidance on appointment structure, work schedules, pay and benefits considerations, and responsibilities for managing periods of active work and inactive service.
This local procedure outlines UCR’s student employment guidelines for hiring and managing student employees. It explains campus requirements related to eligibility, appointment types, work hour limits, payroll or enrollment considerations, and supervisory responsibilities.
This local procedure provides UCR guidance for the use of non-employees, including volunteers, contingent workers, persons of interest, and student interns, to support campus operations while promoting safety, reducing risk, and protecting University interests. It outlines definitions, eligibility, approval and onboarding requirements, background check expectations, supervision standards, and use of UCPath for tracking applicable non-employee relationships. The procedure also explains departmental responsibilities, workers’ compensation coverage, and compliance requirements for managing these arrangements.