Payroll and Usage Deadlines Hourly PPE 4/30/2026 summaries are available now and must be completed by Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Salary benefit usage summaries for April (April 1–30, 2026) are available now and are due by Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM (early
Read moreFlexible Spending Account Reminders and Program Changes for FY2027
Human Resource Services records indicate that you are currently participating in the Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and/or the Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) or are enrolled in a Health Savings Account (HSA). We would like to make sure that you are
Read moreCMS – FY2027 Annual Benefit Choice Period, May 1 – June 1, 2026
The FY2027 Benefit Choice period will run from May 1 through June 1, 2026, with benefit elections effective July 1, 2026. Employees are encouraged to visit the State of Illinois MyBenefits website and review the FY27 Benefit Choice Booklet for detailed information. The NIU HRS website also has been
Read moreSummer Insurance Billing – Civil Service Employees in Less than 12-month Positions
Human Resource Services’ records indicate that you are currently employed in a less than 12-month Civil Service position. As a result, it is anticipated that effective at the end of your scheduled work period as designated by your department, you will be
Read moreSummer Insurance Billing – Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty and Regular Supportive Professional Staff Employees on Less than 12-month Contracts and are Paid During Their Contract Periods
Human Resource Services’ records indicate that you are on a less than 12-month contract and have elected to be paid during your contract period rather than paid over 12 months. As a result, effective May 16, 2026, or at the end of
Read moreSummer Insurance Billing – Temporary Faculty and Supportive Professional Staff Employees on Less than 12-month Contracts
This email is to remind you about summer billing procedures for health, dental, and life insurance coverage. All employees on temporary faculty or supportive professional staff contracts that are less than twelve months remain eligible for and must continue their employee contributions
Read moreAdministrative Professionals Day Fun Fair – Release Time Authorized – April 22
CORRECTION: The location of Administrative Professionals Day Fun Fair has been updated. The event will take place in the Holmes Student Center Regency Room, not in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium as previously communicated. The university has authorized release time for employees to attend the Administrative
Read moreHourly Payroll for Pay Period Ending April 15, 2026; Salary Benefit Utilization for March 1–31, 2026
Deadlines at a Glance: Thursday, April 16, 2026 @ 4:30 PM — Hourly time entry summaries due (PPE 4/15/2026) Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – End of Day — Individual salary employees on leave: March benefit usage emailed to payroll@niu.edu Thursday, April 16, 2026
Read moreHourly Payroll for Pay Period Ending March 31, 2026; Salary Benefit Utilization for March 1-31, 2026
Deadlines at a Glance: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 @ 4:30 PM — Hourly time entry summaries due (PPE 3/31/2026) Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – End of Day — Individual salary employees on leave: March benefit usage emailed to payroll@niu.edu Thursday, April 16, 2026 @
Read moreHourly Payroll for Pay Period Ending March 15, 2026; Salary Benefit Utilization for February 1-28, 2026
Deadlines: Individual salary employee’s February Benefit usage that are on a leave need to be emailed to payroll@niu.edu by the end of the day March 6, 2026 The deadline for entry into the summaries is Monday, March 16, 2026, at 4:30 The benefit usage summaries for
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