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Title & Total Compensation Project Update and Information Sessions – November 2021

The University of Wisconsin System has embarked on a complete redesign of its current classification and compensation structure. The goal of the Title & Total Compensation Project (T&TC) is to modernize the existing title and compensation programs which will, in turn, attract and retain the best talent for the organization.

As announced last spring, the Title & Total Compensation (T&TC) Project implementation was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however we are moving forward with an implementation date of November 7, 2021. The UW-Green Bay Title & Total Compensation Website has been updated with the following anticipated timeline:

    • Very late October/early November: Formal notices of revised titles sent by UW System to in-scope employees
    • November 1, 2021: New pay ranges published by UW System on their website
    • First week of November, 2021: UW-Green Bay virtual sessions for employees regarding appeals process and new pay ranges (see below for more information)
    • November 7, 2021: Official go-live of the new title structure.
    • November 7, 2021: UW-Green Bay will formally publish the governance-reviewed (and leadership approved) updated Title Review Policy, Title Guidelines, IAS Guidelines, Title Appeal Guidelines, and associated forms.
    • November 7, 2021 – December 31, 2021: Appeals submission period for employees (all TTC appeals must be submitted by December 31, 2021)
    • January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022: Appeals processing period. All appeals will be settled by June 30, 2022.

If you are interested in learning more about the Title & Total Compensation Project, please consider attending one of our upcoming virtual information sessions. At these sessions, we will provide an update regarding the project, an overview of the appeals process (including instructions for filling out the form, timelines, etc.), and a brief overview related to the new pay ranges.  Please see below for specific dates and times:

No need to RSVP, just mark your calendar to attend utilizing the links above! We will also be recording a session, which will be available on the HR Connect blog.

In addition, it is expected that UW System will be holding system-wide town halls related to the salary structure in mid-November. Information will be shared about those town halls with the campus community when available.

More details about the Title & Total Compensation Project will continue to be communicated to employees in the HR Connect weekly email newsletter, the HR Connect blog, and on the UW System Title & Total Compensation Project website.

On behalf of the campus project team and leadership, we would like to thank you for your support of these efforts, and look forward to the upcoming implementation!

Position Reannounced – Campus Planner

This position reports to the Director of Facilities Management and Planning and participates in capital planning, budget preparation, space planning and design, and project management.  This professional position functions under limited supervision and is responsible for researching and developing complex documents that pertain to the needs of higher education.  Responsibilities will include site and transportation planning, architectural and mechanical systems, space planning, construction budgeting, and compliance with International Building Code and other regulatory requirements.  The position will prepare documents that support the university’s capital planning process in a way that is consistent with UW System policies and procedures.  Additionally, this position will effectively utilize computer-aided design software and database software to create and organize documents in an effective manner.

For further information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Submit Missing Leave Reports by September 30th to Avoid Sick Leave Reduction

Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited appointees (who have or had an active leave-eligible appointment) are required to submit monthly leave reports for each appointment, whether or not leave is used. Employees are required to report leave when it is taken, or if no leave is taken, to enter a “No Leave Taken” at the end of the month.

Employees who were required to take either individual or consecutive furlough days must also submit leave reports for the months furlough was taken. If no leave was taken for a month, a “No Leave Taken” entry must be made.

Submit Leave Reports by September 30, 2021

Failure to submit all leave for fiscal year July 2020 through June 2021 by September 30, 2021, will result in a permanent reduction of sick leave hours.

Even one unsubmitted leave report will reduce an employee’s sick leave balance resulting in less sick leave available to use if needed. Long term, a reduction of sick leave hours will result in fewer hours available to use for the Sick Leave Credit Conversion Program which allows employees to pay for health insurance in retirement.

How do I Know if I have Missing Leave Reports?

Employees with missing leave reports receive email reminders every two weeks listing their missing reports. Employees may also check for missing leave reports at any time in the MyUW portal.

Employees who do not submit all leave reports for fiscal year July 2020 through June 2021 before September 30, 2021, will receive an email notifying them of the permanent reduction in their sick leave hours.

Submitting Leave Reports

For information on how to submit leave reports, review missing leave reports, enter absences or no leave taken, review the resources on the Time and Absence Help Page.

Questions

If you have questions or are unable to report your leave in the MyUW portal, Human Resources at (920) 465-2396 or payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu.

To review the sick leave policies:

Source: UW System Human Resources

Assistant Professor – Computer Science

The Resch School of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Computer Science, with specific experience in cybersecurity. The successful applicant will contribute to a growing Computer Science program in conjunction with a new STEM Innovation Center, a partnership with Microsoft, and an expanding Engineering School.

The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work in a specialized cyber lab setting, engage students in undergraduate research projects, and be involved in community outreach projects, including STEM outreach activities.

For further information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, October 25, 2021.

 

Welcome Mohammad Rizwen Ur Rahman!

On August 23, 2021, the Resch School of Engineering  welcomed Mohammad Rizwen Ur Rahman as an Assistant Professor of Engineering.

Mohammad is from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was previously working as a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mohammad has volunteered with “Make a Difference Day” and helped winterize the homes of older adults, including cleaning and raking leaves.

Mohammad enjoys traveling and gardening. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mohammad also has a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UW-Milwaukee, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology.

Welcome Mohammad!

August Wellness Activity: Sustainability Bingo

Have fun with Sustainability Bingo for August and learn sustainable habits. Use the bingo card to keep track of activities you complete. Complete a full row of sustainability activities, cross off the boxes and email wellness@uwgb.edu with a picture of your bingo card to receive a code to self-report your participation in this employer sponsored well-being activity for Well Wisconsin at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin. Hopefully, participating in this challenge will encourage you to recognize small actions can make a big difference for our environment.

Deadline to receive a code is September 30, 2021.

BINGO CARD

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”   

—Margaret Mead

Source: Well Wisconsin

Changes to Committee on Accessibility Issues Effective July 1st

As UW-Green Bay continues to enhance our efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusivity, we wanted to share changes to our institutional Committee on Accessibility Issues. These changes are being made to better demonstrate our commitment to accessibility for our students, faculty, staff, and the greater community.

First, in an effort to align with the university’s commitment to inclusivity and supporting accessibility, the Committee will report to Dr. Corey King, Vice Chancellor for University Inclusivity & Student Affairs.

To strengthen our support for UW-Green Bay employees, Kimberly Sipiorski, HR System & Total Reward Manager/Employee ADA Coordinator, will Co-Chair the Committee with Lynn Niemi, Director of Student Accessibility Services starting on July 1, 2021. Theresa Mullen has stepped down from the Student ADA role & Co-Chair to pursue other opportunities.  We value the time and commitment Theresa has given to the University for the past three years.  Thank you, Theresa!

Effective July 1, 2021, Dr. King will serve as ADA Coordinator for students and guests to handle ADA grievances and appeals.  Melissa Nash, Director of Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer will serve as the resource for employee ADA appeals.  Dr. Steve Meyer continues to act as the University’s Ombudsperson.

Lastly, the Committee has recommended that the entire campus recognize October as National Disability and Employment Awareness Month. We are asking that our campus partners, departments, and programmers help us recognize the importance of accessibility/disability during the month of October.  Please stay tuned for more information from the Committee as we get closer to the Fall.

These are exciting times.  Go Phoenix!

Dr. Corey King – Vice Chancellor for University Inclusivity & Student Affairs

Melissa Nash – Director of Human Resources / AA Officer

Title & Total Compensation Project – Supervisor Session Recording

The University of Wisconsin System has embarked on a complete redesign of its current classification and compensation structure. The goal of the Title & Total Compensation Project (T&TC) is to modernize the existing title and compensation programs which will, in turn, attract and retain the best talent for the organization.

After a lengthy delay due to COVID-19, it has been announced that the new title structure will be implemented in November of 2021. The full title and standard job description library is currently posted on the UW System Title & Total Compensation Project website.

To prepare for implementation, employee-manager conversations will take place between July 1, 2021 and September 10, 2021. For more information about T&TC (basics, history, mapping information, etc.), please view the recently-published T&TC Open Forum Recordings.

The Office of Human Resources and Workforce Diversity recently held sessions for supervisors to learn more about the logistics of employee-manager conversations. For a recording of the supervisor session, please click here.

Additional information and resources for the Title & Total Compensation Project can be found on the UW System Title & Total Compensation Project website. Supervisors are encouraged to review the Employee-Manager Conversation Toolkit and eLearning Module for more information about the Project and the role of a manager during the employee-manager conversation process.

In addition, more details specific to supervisors regarding next steps in employee-manager conversations will be delivered via email on June 25, 2021. Please watch for that communication.

On behalf of the campus project team and leadership, we would like to thank you for your continued engagement as we take the next steps in this initiative. Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 if you have questions.

Title & Total Compensation Project Supervisor Sessions – June 2021

The University of Wisconsin System has embarked on a complete redesign of its current classification and compensation structure. The goal of the Title & Total Compensation Project (T&TC) is to modernize the existing title and compensation programs which will, in turn, attract and retain the best talent for the organization. After a lengthy delay due to COVID-19, it has been announced that the new title structure will be implemented in November of 2021. The full title and standard job description library is currently posted on the UW System Title & Total Compensation Project website.

To prepare for implementation, employee-manager conversations will take place between July 1, 2021 and September 10, 2021. For more information about T&TC and UW-Green Bay’s timeline, please view the recently-published T&TC Open Forum Recordings.

Supervisor Training:

We will be holding three supervisor sessions to provide important information for supervisors about the upcoming employee-manager conversation process. These sessions will be specific to the process happening this summer, so even if you participated in supervisor trainings a couple of years ago, you are encouraged to attend one of the following sessions:

No need to RSVP, just mark your calendar to attend utilizing the links above! We will also be recording the sessions and will make those available on the HR Connect blog. If you are new to T&TC, please view an Open Forum Recording before attending a supervisor session, as we will not be going into detail regarding the background and history of the project.

Additional Resources:

Additional information and resources for the Title & Total Compensation Project can be found on the UW System Title & Total Compensation Project website. Supervisors are encouraged to review the Employee-Manager Conversation Toolkit and eLearning Module for more information about the Project and the role of a manager during the employee-manager conversation process.

For questions about the Title & Total Compensation Project or supervisor sessions and resources, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Workforce Diversity at hr@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.