Onboarding step-by-step is a guide that explains the steps faculties and departments/schools typically need to consider when hiring new international employees at AU.
The guide has been prepared in collaboration with the network for administrators and is aimed at administrative staff at departments/schools and faculties at AU.
While the guide provides a general overview of the onboarding process, it cannot stand alone; be aware that individual departments/schools and faculties may do things differently.
HR-FAK sends an intro email to the candidate/new employee with:
The following information is communicated to the candidate and collected via the information form or by email:
The International Staff Office (ISO) sends information to new employees:
HR sends salary offer and initiates negotiation with the candidate/new employee:
Once the employment contract has been finalised and the employment contract has been drawn up, HR informs the department/school and financial controller/grant recipient about this:
Two-four weeks before start of employment, the department/school sends the first welcome email to the new employee.
The department/school/manager/hiring manager deals with the practicalities prior to the start of employment:
The department/school welcomes the employee on the first working day and presents the intro programme:
The department/school/manager/hiring manager ensures that the new employee is informed about ISO events they can participate in and options for Danish lessons at AU:
After the employee has arrived, the department/school/manager/hiring manager sends the second welcome email.
HR follows up on new employees regarding employment practicalities and disbursement of salary:
This is an opportunity for the manager and secretary to address any questions that have arisen during the first three months.