Human Resource Services is now offering a training and development web page. This new resource contains on-demand recorded videos and tutorials for faculty, staff and supervisors to enhance their skills, learn new tips and find resources to make NIU the best place
Read morePayroll Update: Increment and one-time payment
Dear Colleagues, As we approach the end of another eventful and challenging fiscal year, I am proud of our accomplishments and grateful to you for your ongoing dedication to NIU. During challenging times, you were resilient and continued to show great care
Read moreCMS – FY2023 Annual Benefit Choice Period, May 1-31, 2022
The FY2023 Benefit Choice period will run from May 1 through May 31, 2022, with benefit elections effective July 1, 2022. Employees are encouraged to visit the State of Illinois MyBenefits website and review the FY23 Benefit Choice Booklet for detailed information.
Read moreHRS Core Values and Strategic Focus Areas
Dear Colleagues, As you know, there is an urgent need for Human Resource Services (HRS) to provide twenty-first century professional HR support to the campus community. Huskies expect a lot — in the classroom, on the field, in campus offices and departments
Read more“Great College to Work For” Survey: Every Voice Counts
Dear Faculty and Staff, For the third consecutive year, NIU is participating in the annual survey for “Great Colleges to Work For,” one of the country’s largest and most-respected workplace recognition programs. On Monday, March 7, the survey will be distributed to
Read moreEmployment Contacts Page updated on the HRS website.
The Division of Human Resource Services (HRS) has recently undergone reorganization within its Employment Services area, with the welcoming back of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and the addition of a new Talent Acquisition function. As such, the area has restructured the
Read moreWorker’s Compensation Packet (Updated)
Changes Made The information packet and forms packet have been updated and combined into one comprehensive packet. This packet includes detailed information about the program, including rights and responsibilities involving the claim process, along with the required forms to be completed. Worker’s
Read moreUniversity Holidays for 2022
President Lisa Freeman has approved the following holiday schedule for 2022: New Year’s Day (Holiday) Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 New Year’s Day (Holiday Observed) Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday) Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 Memorial Day (Holiday) Monday,
Read moreNew State of Illinois Life Insurance Carrier
Central Management Services (CMS) announces effective July 1, 2021, MetLife will be the new life insurance carrier for the state of Illinois Employees’ Group Insurance Program. Please watch for a mailing to your home address with a plan summary and additional information.
Read moreReinstatement of accumulative sick leave benefit provisions
In March 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, the university acted quickly to implement temporary COVID-19-related leave options to ensure all eligible employees had access to sick leave benefits should the need arise. These options were made available to best support
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