Introducing UCPath Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM)

TO: UCSB Business Officers, OACIS Submitters & Reviewers, and UCPath WFA
      Initiators & Approvers
FR: Cynthia Señeriz, Director, Human Resources
RE: Introducing UCPath Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM)

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Dear UCSB Business Officers, OACIS Submitters & Reviewers, and UCPath WFA Initiators & Approvers,

This spring, we will introduce a new UCPath module to facilitate staff (non-student) hiring: UCPath Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM).

With the new UCPath TAM module, hiring managers can perform staple recruitment functions. If you do not handle staff (non-student) hiring, this communication does not apply to you.

OACIS currently consists of two modules: the job description module and the applicant-tracking module. OACIS will continue to be the system of record for job description actions and the job description library, but TAM will replace the OACIS job requisition and applicant tracking module.

Introduction to TAM Series

To prepare for the transition to TAM, we will host a series of three topics throughout February, March, and April. The series is not training; it’s an opportunity to learn about TAM and dive into its organizational and process impacts on recruitment and hiring.

Register for the series via the UC Learning Center (tip: Enter “TAM” with quotes in the search field). There will be multiple sessions for three topics: Introduction to TAM, Submitting Hires, and Preparing for Go-Live. Hiring managers are encouraged to attend one of each topic. Seating space is limited, so please register as soon as possible.

Some of the sessions will be offered via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person (see the schedule below). If you plan to attend via Zoom, please register in the UC Learning Center to allow us to track attendance. We will provide a recording of each topic afterward.

Stay tuned for future announcements regarding official TAM training, which is planned for May.

Topic 1: Introduction to the TAM Project & Process

This topic will introduce users to the TAM project, future state process, key changes, and considerations. This topic aims to share overall change awareness knowledge with departmental decision-makers and end-users.

Who should attend?

• Business officers and OACIS submitters and reviewers
• Session Schedule for Topic 1: Introduction to TAM Project & Process

Topic 2: Submitting Hires from TAM

This topic will provide a deeper introduction to TAM’s Prepare for Hire component, replacing the template base hire (TBH) process — including submitting background checks, hiring data entry requirements, common hiring scenarios, and UCPC process fulfillment considerations.

Who should attend?

• Business officers and OACIS submitters and reviewers
• UCPath WFA initiators and approvers responsible for processing the hiring of staff (non-students), if only to understand the impact of TAM on current hiring practices

Session Schedule for Topic 2: Submitting Hires from TAM

Topic 3: Preparing for UCPath TAM Go-Live

This topic aims to increase understanding of the approach and process to transition from OACIS to UCPath TAM, including system role and access transitions, processing deadlines, transaction closeout, and other related readiness considerations.

Who should attend?

• Business officers and OACIS submitters and reviewers
• Session Schedule for Topic 3: Preparing for TAM Go-Live

If you have questions, please contact UCSB Human Resources at TAMHelp@hr.ucsb.edu.

Thank you for your attention to this fundamental change to the campus recruitment and hiring process.