New Employee Resources
Welcome to the Cuyahoga County team!
We are happy you have chosen us to be your employer of choice. As part of the onboarding process, you will need to complete paperwork so we can get you set up in our systems.
Attention - Follow these steps for the new hire process:
STEP 1
- ✓ Complete ALL required New Employee Paperwork forms with your information.
- This can be done digitally, or you can print hard copies to fill out.
- ✓ All forms require a signature.
- ✓ Once all forms are complete, attach/upload the forms in an email and send to HRnewhirepapers@cuyahogacounty.gov.
- Copy your Talent Acquisition & Employment Specialist on the email.
- ✓ You will receive a confirmation email letting you know the forms have been received.
STEP 2
Remember to bring two forms of identification verification with you on your first day of work. These are the acceptable documents.
Payroll Paperwork
STEP 3
Attend New Employee Orientation. You’ll receive an email with details about the date, time, and location.
New Employee Orientation Information
STEP 4
To ensure timely enrollment in benefits, the Benefits Enrollment Form must be submitted within 30 consecutive days from your hire date. Ideally, submit this form during your Onboarding Process or New Employee Orientation.
Benefits Information and Forms
- Cuyahoga County's Employee Benefits Program
- Cuyahoga County Employee Benefits Eligibility and Overview
- Cuyahoga County's Wellness Website
- Alex Benefits Counselor
- Benefits Enrollment Guide
- Employee Benefit Rates
- Benefits Enrollment Form
- Default Benefits
- Required Documentation for Adding a Dependent
- Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Form
PLEASE NOTE
Additional forms are required for some departments. See below for department specific mandatory forms.
Health & Human Services
Senior & Adult Services , Job & Family Services, Children & Family Services
If you have any questions, email your Talent Acquisition & Employment Specialist.
Again, welcome aboard and thank you for completing the New Employee Paperwork and Benefits Information.
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