As we prepare for the fall semester, and develop return-to-campus guidelines, we must balance the need to limit density on campus while ensuring that all students get appropriate support and that the services of the university continue. NIU continues to put the
Read moreReinstatement of non-accumulative sick leave benefit provisions
This notification is to inform you that effective July 1, 2020, all existing Board of Trustees policies, regulations, rules or authority governing the use of non-accumulative sick leave benefits will be reinstated, and non-accumulative sick leave benefits will be administered in accordance
Read morePayroll Guidance from Interim Chief Human Resource Officer Vernese Edghill-Walden
Dear Unit and Department Leaders, As previously communicated, we are sharing payroll guidance every two weeks. This notification is to share information regarding the 6/16 to 6/30 hourly payroll and the 7/1 to 7/15 salaried payroll. There is no change in guidance for
Read morePayroll Guidance from Executive Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram
As previously communicated, we are sharing payroll guidance every two weeks. This notification is to share information regarding the 6/1 to 6/15 hourly payroll and the 6/16 to 6/30 salaried payroll. There is no change in guidance for this upcoming payroll cycle.
Read moreHRS Progress and Leadership Update
One of the university’s goals for 2020 was to begin work on reimagining Human Resource Services (HRS). We asked alumna Audrey Southard, a 30-year veteran in the HR field, to help us identify how to modernize processes, strengthen relationships with colleagues throughout
Read moreFlextime Procedures relevant to the 2020 Summer Work Schedule
In 2020, NIU will continue a 5-day operations schedule during the summer months. Accordingly, university departments and offices will be required to maintain full operations on a 5-day basis. During the summer months, as during the academic year, flextime arrangements will be
Read morePayroll Guidance from Executive Vice President and Provost Ingram
Dear Unit and Department Leaders, As previously communicated, we are sharing payroll guidance every two weeks. This notification is to share information regarding the 5/16 to 5/31 hourly payroll and the 6/1 to 6/15 salaried payroll. There is no change in guidance
Read moreBenefit Choice Period Ends June 1, 2020
Human Resource Services would like to remind you that the annual Benefit Choice period for FY2021 will end on Monday, June 1, 2020. All changes in coverage will be effective on July 1, 2020. Employees are encouraged to visit the State of
Read moreAnnual Performance Evaluations for Supportive Professional Staff and Academic Professionals
MEMORANDUM To: Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Chairs, and Directors From: Pulchratia Smith, Director of Employee Services Human Resource Services Date: May 26, 2020 RE: Annual Performance Evaluations for Supportive Professional Staff and Academic Professionals According to NIU policy, performance evaluations for all
Read moreNIU Official Announcement Payroll Guidance from Executive Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram
Dear Unit and Department Leaders, As previously communicated, we are sharing payroll guidance every two weeks. This notification is to share information regarding the 5/1 to 5/15 hourly payroll and the 5/16 to 5/31 salaried payroll. There is no change in guidance
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