Congratulations on your new position at Volunteer State Community College. We hope this opportunity provides an avenue of growth and development as you pursue your professional and academic goals.
The Office of Human Resources has provided this site as a centralized, convenient place to find information you may need in the days ahead. We hope you find the resources helpful as you enter your new position.
To review the required new hire forms/documents, training, policies, and other resources, please choose your employment classification below.
You may use any of the links below to access these forms. For all other forms listed, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 615-230-3592 or email them at Human.Resources@volstate.edu to request them for security purposes.
New hire forms/documents must be completed and returned in person to the Office of Human Resources on your hire date or before. You may print the forms and complete them in advance, or complete them in our office.
New Employee Orientation
- About Vol State
- 2026 New Hire Guide
- Employee Benefit Options Checklist
- New Employee Benefits Orientation Video
- Benefit Information Summary
- Employee Handbook
- Quick Benefits Reference Guide 2026
Required New Hire Forms/Documents
- W-4
- Direct Deposit Authorization (Provide a voided check or direct deposit form from your financial institution)
- I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (This form must be downloaded to your machine and opened in either Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. Provide originals of the acceptable documents for I-9 Employment Eligibility verification)
- I-9 Instructions
- Social Security Card for payroll purposes
- Personal Information Form (check with HR)
- Transcript Request Form
- Beneficiary Designation (check with HR)
- Emergency Contact Information
- Employee Spouse, Dependent List
- Prior State Service
- Voluntary Veteran Self-Identification
- Voluntary Demographic Information
Required Training
Policies
Resources
- Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace Notice
- Auto Accident Liability Training Video
- Auto Accident Reporting Instructions
- Campus Locations
- Directory Photo Submission
- Emergency Procedures Quick Guide
- Employee Parking Decal Instructions
- Health & Safety Procedures
- Holiday Schedule 2026
- How to Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
- Stop Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Violence
- Text Message sign-up
- Workers' Compensation Injury Reporting and Treatment Guide
- Workers' Compensation Reporting Video
Benefit Overview
- 2026 New Hire Guide
- Health Insurance Carrier Information
- Health Premiums
- Dental Premiums
- Vision Insurance Comparison
- Vision Premiums
- Life Insurance Video
- Life Insurance Member Handbook
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Benefits
- Wellness
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Educational Assistance Programs
- Retirement
Online Benefits Enrollment Links and Forms
- Enroll online using Edison Employee Self Service (ESS).
Medical / Dental / Vision: Enrollment Form
Life Insurance Forms
- Life Insurance enrollment
- Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance Enrollment/Change Application
- Voluntary Accidental Death Enrollment Application
- Voluntary Term Life Enrollment Form
- Voluntary Term Life Evidence of Insurability Form
Retirement Forms
- 403(b) Participation Agreement (check with HR)
- Notice of Election to Participate in the ORP or the TCRS
- ORP Contribution Specification Form
- Update Retirement Beneficiaries
Flexible Benefits Enrollment Forms:
- 2026 FSA Enrollment Form
- 2026 HSA Employee Contribution Form (check with HR)
New hire forms/documents must be completed and returned in person to the Office of Human Resources on your hire date or before. You may print the forms and complete them in advance, or you may complete the forms in our office.
- Information Summary
- W-4
- Direct Deposit Authorization (Provide voided check or direct deposit form from your financial institution)
- I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (This form must be downloaded to your machine and opened with Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. Provide originals of the acceptable documents for I-9 Employment Eligibility verification)
- I-9 Instructions
- Social Security Card for payroll purposes
- Transcript Request Form
- Personal Information Form (check with HR)
- Voluntary Veteran Self-Identification
- Voluntary Demographic Information
Required Training
Policies
Resources
- Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace Notice
- Auto Accident Liability Training Video
- Auto Accident Reporting Instructions
- Campus Locations
- Directory Photo Submission
- Emergency Procedures Quick Guide
- Employee Parking Decal Instructions
- Health & Safety Procedures
- Holiday Schedule 2026
- How to Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
- Stop Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Violence
- Text Message sign-up
- Workers' Compensation Injury Reporting and Treatment Guide



