Hiring & Position Management PSU Hiring Pause Information and FAQ The hiring pause announced by President Stephen Percy on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, will take effect immediately and continue through at least Jan. 27, 2023. Click below for more information. PSU 2022-2023 Hiring Pause Portland State University's Office of Human Resources partners with the Office of Global Diversity and Inclusion to provide guidance and support to all searches campus wide. We ensure that university recruitment policies and procedures are consistent with all federal and state employment laws as well as compliance with all campus collective bargaining agreements.The HR Partners can provide assistance with recruiting and hiring best practices through trainings and meetings with search committees. Please contact your HR Partner for more information.Any units considering layoffs or position reductions must contact their HR Partner for consultation.I need to hire...a benefits eligible employeea student employeean employee working out of stateRecruitment and Selection ResourcesEffective Search CommitteesAdvertising for a Diverse AudienceInterviewing TipsBehavioral Interview Question BankBackground ChecksReference ChecksPosition ManagementHow do I....temporarily change my employee's FTE?request a sabbatical?appoint an associate dean, chair or chair-equivalent?request a new position number?compensate my unclassified employee for temporary, higher level duties?compensate my exempt unclassified employee for additional work?write a search waiver memo?see available CIP codes I can assign to a full-time faculty member?