Participants in the NIU 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan, the State of Illinois 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and/or the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently announced the cost-of-living adjustments affecting the contribution limits
Read moreUniversity Operations in Response to Severe Weather Conditions
The following is an annual advisory notice for employees summarizing university procedures for severe weather and employee responsibility for attendance when significant weather conditions arise. University Operations During Severe Weather Conditions Weather conditions can develop, especially in winter months, that require the
Read moreMilestone Anniversary Comment Links
The deadline to add comments to employee yearbooks is Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. This message was sent to all NIU employees. Greetings colleagues, Human Resource Services recently introduced a new tradition to enhance the recognition experience of employees who are celebrating milestone work anniversaries.
Read moreReminders for Spring Semester Appointments
*This communication was sent to all Deans, Chairs, and Business Managers. Please forward to those in your units that process these types of HR requests. As we know you all are busy wrapping up the fall semester and planning for spring, Human
Read moreHourly Payroll for Pay Period Ending November 1-15, 2024; Salary Benefit Utilization for October 1-31, 2024
Current Timesheets Reminders Time Entry Summaries for November 1-15, 2024, are available at the link in the email sent to you. The deadline for summary entry is November 18, 2024 @ NOON. The salary benefit utilization entry deadline for October 2024, is November
Read moreEmployee Service Anniversary Awards
This email was sent to supervisors of employees celebrating anniversary milestones in 2024. Colleague, This message is being sent to you because one of your employees is celebrating a service anniversary milestone. I have included a list of all employees celebrating this year so
Read morePeoplesoft Updates to the “View Additional Pay Forms” Tile
This message is being sent to the Business Manager and Administrative Professional groups. Colleague, Effective Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the university updated and enhanced the PeopleSoft tool offerings. This message informs you that one of the enhancements was focused on the Additional
Read moreHourly Payroll for Pay Period Ending October 16-31, 2024; Salary Benefit Utilization for October 1-31, 2024
Current Timesheets Reminders Time Entry Summaries for October 16-31, 2024, are available at the link in the email sent to you. The deadline for summary entry is November 1, 2024 @ 4:30. The salary benefit utilization entry deadline for October 2024, is November
Read moreUniversity Holidays for 2025
President Lisa Freeman has approved the following holiday schedule for 2025. New Year’s Day (Holiday) Wednesday, January 1, 2025Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday) Monday, January 20, 2025 Memorial Day (Holiday) Monday, May 26, 2025 Juneteenth (Holiday) Thursday, June 19, 2025 Independence
Read moreSupportive Professional Staff Performance Evaluations
Please be reminded that evaluations for all Supportive Professional Staff (SPS) are due on October 31, 2024. All SPS employees, regardless of the position’s funding source or appointment type, are required to receive an annual performance evaluation from their supervisor. The evaluation
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