Ramsey County describes onboarding steps and employee resource groups

Jul 31, 2026

HR staff described first-day onboarding tasks processed by payroll/transactor staff, departmental orientations and monthly employee resource group (ERG) meetings that aid networking and equity-focused support. They cited a recent administrative conference at Hamline University.

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Panelists walked through what new hires can expect on their first day: payroll and personal transaction staff process W-2s and personnel forms, departments provide unit-specific orientation, and staff join employee resource groups for networking and peer support. Jen, the administrative assistant, said PTAs handle payroll and forms and department supervisors welcome new hires directly.

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