Personnel Handbook

Each employee will be provided the Research, Mississippi! Inc.(RMS) Handbook of Personnel Policies, and must sign an acknowledgement stating that he or she has received a copy. Employees are expected to become familiar with the policies, procedures and services of RMS and the VAMC during the introductory period. It is also the time when new employees are expected to learn and understand their responsibilities of their job. Any questions regarding job responsibilities, policies or procedures should be directed to the supervisor or Research, Mississippi! Inc. administration. Understanding these responsibilities is essential to successful employment. 

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Downloadable Forms

To view and download a form, click on the corresponding download link.

Form I-9 | ⬇︎ Download

W-4 Form | ⬇︎ Download

RMS - Timesheet | ⬇︎ Download

MS - State Withholding Tax Form 89-350 | ⬇︎ Download

Payroll - Direct Deposit Authorization | ⬇︎ Download

Required Training - Employees & Board Members

Mandatory Internal Control Training | All new Board members, including Statutory VA Directors, all new Executive Directors, officers and key employees must take the Mandatory Internal Control Training within 90 days of assuming the role.  The training certificate should be provided to the Executive Director to certify compliance in the annual report to the VA Secretary.

Conflict of Interest Training | All directors, officers (including the Executive Director), and employees must receive this training within 90 days of employment or affiliation and annually thereafter.

Both of these required training courses can be taken in the Talent Management System (TMS)  https://www.tms.va.gov/learning/user/login.jsp.  If you need assistance, please contact the Executive Director.