Northern Illinois University sponsors the Northern Illinois University Supplemental Retirement Plan – Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b) (“Plan”). As an employee of Northern Illinois University receiving compensation reportable on a W-2, you are eligible to voluntarily elect to invest a portion of
Read moreHourly Payroll PPE October 31, 2026 and Benefit Usage October 2026
Payroll and Usage Deadlines Hourly time entry summaries for PPE 10/31/2026: entry deadline is Monday, November 2, 2026, at NOON. Timesheets must also be in payroll’s hands by that time. Salary benefit usage summaries for October 1 to 31, 2026: entry deadline
Read moreHourly Payroll PPE October 15, 2026 and Salary Usage September 2026
Payroll and Usage Deadlines Individual salary employee September benefit usage for employees on leave: October 7, 2026. Hourly payroll summary and timesheet deadline: October 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM. September salary benefit usage summary deadline: October 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM. General
Read moreSick Leave Bank Donation for Temporary Faculty Represented by the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI)
NIU has established a Sick Leave Bank program in which temporary Instructional Faculty represented by the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) are eligible to participate. Participation in the Sick Leave Bank program requires an employee to donate at least one day of
Read moreHourly Payroll PPE September 30, 2026 and Benefit Usage September 2026
Payroll and Usage Deadlines Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4:30 p.m.: Hourly time entry summaries for PPE 9/16 to 9/30/2026. Hourly timesheets are due to payroll at this same time. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, end of day: September benefit usage for salaried employees
Read moreUpcoming VOYA Retirement Consultant Campus Visit
As the primary administrative services provider for the SURS Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan, Human Resource Services would like to announce that Roger Lewis, a Retirement Planning and Guidance Consultant from VOYA will be on campus (Holmes Student Center, Douglas
Read moreFall Compliance Training
Through Oct. 30, there are a total of four (4) mandatory employee trainings that will launch: Ethics Act, Sexual Misconduct, Information Security Awareness, and Mandated Reporter (DCFS). Each training varies in length – from 45 minutes to one (1) hour. The Mandated
Read moreAnnual Notification of Policies and Information on Tuition and Fee Waivers
At Northern Illinois University, we care about the well-being, health and safety of our community. As part of our commitment to proactively assist students and employees in making well-informed decisions, the below information is shared on an annual basis to all students,
Read moreHourly Payroll PPE September 15, 2026 and Salary Usage August 2026
Payroll and Usage Deadlines Wed 9/16, 4:30 p.m.: hourly summary entry deadline (PPE 9/15/2026). Timesheets due at the same time. Mon 9/8 (passed): August benefit usage for salaried employees on leave was due to payroll@niu.edu. Holiday 9/7: no flex that week; comment on
Read moreElectronic Notification of Pay Rate Increase – UPI Members
(This communication is being sent to UPI Members). This email is to inform you that your salary increment has been processed, and your Notice of Pay Rate Change is now available in MyNIU. To view your personalized notice, please follow these steps:
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