New Employee Welcome
Welcome to the City of Tucson!
Congratulations on your new role. We are excited that you are joining the City and will have the opportunity to bring your talent, skills, and creativity to the important work we do.
New Employee Welcome (N.E.W.) occurs monthly, and provides new employees with an overview of their benefits, and a variety of resources. It is a chance to ask questions and meet other colleagues.
If you have questions about N.E.W., please contact NEW@tucsonaz.gov or speak to your HR satellite representative.
The links below are covered during N.E.W.
One City, One Team
Learn about our mission, vision, & goals.
City Services & Government 101
Familiarize yourself with Mayor & Council & the City Manager's Office.
Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries
It is important to elect a beneficiary and keep them up to date throughout your career with the City of Tucson. This can be done at any time. Please remember to update beneficiaries with the following benefits when needed:
- Pension - Designation of Beneficiary Form
- All Life Insurances
- HSA
- Colonial
- Union Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
Compliance/Mandatory Training
Please register or complete the following within 30 days of hire:
- Review the Essential Administrative Directives.pdf. You can find all of our A.D.s at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hr/administrative-directives.
- FLEET Driver's Training (if your job requires it)
- It Could Cost You Your Life - The Safety Group will reach out to you directly
- IT Security Awareness (Court employees do not need to complete this)
- Office of Equal Opportunity Programs Employee Training Series - OEOP Training Videos
- Active Killer Preparedness Training (not available at this time)
Medical and Non-Medical Benefits
Check out the different Medical plans we offer:
Your Cigna NEW presentation 2021-2022.pdf
If you have questions about Cigna, please reach out to:
Devan Ortega, MPH, Cigna Wellbeing Coordinator
520-282-1806
or
Angela Reynolds, Cigna Client Service Partner
480-220-3264
Explore all of our benefits:
If you have questions about non-medical benefits, please contact benefitquestions@tucsonaz.gov.
Pension & Retirement
The City of Tucson offers an amazing Supplemental Retirement System to help you plan for retirement.
If you have questions regarding our pension, please reach out to TSRS@tucsonaz.gov..
You are also eligible to participate in a Deferred Compensation plan through Empower Retirement.
Empower Retirement Deferred Compensation Guide
Get personal help by meeting with your Retirement Plan Advisor:
Cory Sprott Cox
Cory.Sprott@empower-retirement.com
520-479-4852
HR 101 & Payroll 101
Learn about rules & regulations, our timekeeping system, leave & more.
For payroll questions, contact Central-Payroll@tucsonaz.gov.
Employee Engagement & Workforce Development
Find out about training & employee engagement opportunities.
- Ignite Synergy Supervisor Academy
- Community Outreach
- Tuition Reimbursement
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hr/employee-engagement-workforce-development
IT Resources
To help ensure the security of City of Tucson data, 2-factor authentication is being added when City users access some applications off the City’s network. In the future, other applications will also use 2-factor authentication for access when the City network is not being used.
Upcoming NEW dates
July 15, 2022 (IN PERSON)
Tucson Rillito Police Department
1310 W Miracle Mile
Auditorium Room
Appointment will be received days prior to NEW after being registered
2022 N.E.W Calendar
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