New Hire Information
- Employee Handbook
- SDLearn New Employee Orientation – The New Employee Orientation series for executive branch employees is now offered through SDLearn. All new hires will be required to complete this orientation within their first few weeks of employment. Click to learn more.
Employee Benefits:
- FY25 Benefits Guide – Downloadable PDF | Online Flipbook – The Benefits Guide provides information on the health plans, flexible benefits (such as dental and vision), and tax advantaged savings accounts offered to State employees, and can help you choose which benefits best suit you and your family’s needs.
- LiveWellSD – The State of South Dakota’s employee well-being program, LiveWellSD, empowers employees and their families to take charge of their total well-being to live their best life at work and at home. Whether you want to be more physically fit, socially connected, emotionally balanced, or financially secure, we have resources to support you on your well-being journey.
- Employee Assistance Program – The EAP can provide you and your eligible dependents with a wide array of resources to help manage personal challenges, and includes counseling services, financial and legal advice, work/life balance issues, as well as resources for personal and professional development.
- The Health Plans – The South Dakota State Employee Benefits Program offers four new health plans. This resource can be used to help make the best decision for you (and your family) when electing your benefits.
- ALEX – Another valuable resource, ALEX is an artificial intelligence tool that will take you through all the health plan and flexible benefits options.
- HSA, HRA, and FSA Information – All information on the Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. New hires receive an initial $500 New Hire contribution to offset costs during the current plan year based on the plan they selected.
- Important Benefits Reminders – Please review this document for information on how to enroll in your benefits, effective dates of coverage, how and when coverage can be changed, and other important benefit information.
- Workers’ Compensation – If you are injured on the job, Workers’ Compensation may provide you with income protection as well as covering related medical expenses. Be sure to take the time to review your rights and responsibilities under the Workers’ Compensation program.
- Understanding Your Paycheck Video
New Employee Enrollment Webinars
We are pleased to offer new employees the opportunity to join a Zoom meeting to assist with enrolling for benefits. The Zoom meeting will be one hour, and will be hosted by one of our Benefit Team members. Before registering for one of the events listed below, please make sure you can log into employee space prior to the webinar. If you need assistance logging in, please click here for the Employee Space Registration and Troubleshooting Guide. As a friendly reminder, all newly hired employees only have 30 days to enroll for their benefits, so if you need this assistance, please register as soon as possible.
| Date & Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, Oct 9 10:00–11:00 a.m. CDT |
Click to Register |
| Tuesday, Oct 22 10:00–11:00 a.m. CDT |
Click to Register |
South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)
Employee Documents:
- Employee Space Quick Reference Guide
Employee space is where you can view job openings, apply for jobs, update contact information, and review paystubs. This quick reference will guide you through the job application process. - Employee/Manager HR Portal Guide: Direct deposit, W4 and pay information.
- Payroll Calendar
- Sign up for job email alerts:
- promotional job opportunities for current employees (only posted internally in Employee Space)
- all open/competitive job opportunities
- Attention Veterans
- State Library services
Where to find and edit information:
| System | View Leave Balances | Change Address | Apply for Jobs | View Job Applications | Update Direct Deposit | Update W4 | View Pay Stubs | Enter Leave | Benefits Enrollment | View CPC & Check-ins | Guide |
| Employee Space | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | ES Guide |
| HR Portal | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Employee/Manager HR Portal Guide |
| TKS | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | |
| System | View Leave Balances | View Employee Information | View Job Applications | Approve Leave | View CPC & Check-ins | Guides |
| Manager Space | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | MS Guide Proxy Management Guide Disposition Guide Disposition Video |
| HR Portal | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Employee/Manager HR Portal Guide |
| TKS | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | |
Intern Information
- Intern Handbook
- Supervisor Checklist
- Department Listing
- Organization Chart
- FAQ