Human Resources Recovery Team
Team Leader: Director
Alternate: Payroll/Benefits Manager
Focus is in supporting all issues regarding injuries, fatalities, next of kin notification, temporary changes of personnel policies relating to business resumption actions and payment of employees
Establish contact with local medical authorities having jurisdiction or involvement with any injured employees. Acquire periodic updates on condition of injured employees. Initiate worker’s compensation claims as required
Coordinate with Marketing and Communications (M/C) Recovery Team, acceptable responses to questions from families of injured employees
Coordinate with the Office of the General Counsel regarding next of kin notification and other University responsibilities toward affected staff members
Be prepared to provide basic personnel information on affected employees
Obtain information on reassigned employee work locations and work schedules for those employees affected by the events from Department Heads and/or Recovery Team Leaders
Make any necessary arrangements with University of Houston Payroll Office in Houston to process payroll. Be prepared to travel to Houston and enter payroll data for UHV