HRS Extended Outage Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 18th

Employees will not have access to online timesheets, earnings statements and other related documents and services during a UW Human Resources System (HRS) outage beginning at 6:00 AM on Saturday, April 17 and concluding at 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 18. The outage is due to HRS System maintenance.

The following self-service features that employees access through the MyUW portals, UW System institutions and UW-Madison, will be unavailable during this outage:

  • Online timesheet
  • Absence reporting
  • Benefits Self Service
  • Updates to personal information
  • Access to electronic earnings statements, tax statements (W-2, 1042-S, etc.), leave statements and other HR, Payroll and Benefits documents
  • Access to TAM job application service
  • EPM Data Warehouse
  • Security Requests for HRS/EPM

The rest of the MyUW portal, with the exception of the HRS System related features and documents, will be available during the HRS outage.

IT Server Administrator

This position reports to the Manager of Network and Infrastructure and is responsible for advanced problem solving, designing, implementing, administering, and documenting Microsoft Windows/Ubuntu servers, Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, VMWare, Enterprise Applications and the Storage Area Network.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, May 10, 2021.

WRS Statement of Benefits Available

The Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Statement of Benefits as of January 1, 2021, is now available on the MyUW portal for employees covered by the WRS in 2020.

To view your statement, log in to the My UW Portal. Launch the Benefit Information app and click on the ETF WRS Statements of Benefits tab.

Your Statement Includes:

  • 2020 earnings and service
  • Updated creditable service
  • Retirement benefit projections (if vested), separation benefit, death benefit
  • Primary beneficiary designation(s)
  • Employee and Employer WRS contributions:
  • For the 2020 plan year, UW System contributed 6.75% of your eligible earnings (for Protectives w/ Social Security the UW System contributed 11.65%)
  • For the 2021 plan year, UW System contributes 6.75% of your eligible earnings (for Protectives w/ Social Security the UW System contributes 11.75%)

Resources

Review Your Beneficiaries

Review the primary beneficiary(ies) listed on your WRS statement. If there are no beneficiaries listed, you either don’t have a beneficiary designation on file, or your designation was made before 1998 (beneficiaries added before 1998 are not listed on your statement). It is recommended that you complete a Beneficiary Designation Form if a beneficiary is not listed on your statement.

Death benefits are paid according to the most recent valid beneficiary designation form on file with ETF prior to your death. If no beneficiary designation is on file, death benefits will be paid according to the statutory standard sequence in effect on the date of death. Your beneficiary information does not automatically change when you have a significant life event occur, such as a divorce or a marriage. To add, change or remove beneficiaries complete a Beneficiary Designation form (ET-2320) or Beneficiary Designation-Alternate form (ET-2321). Mail your completed beneficiary designation to ETF at the address listed at the top of the form.

Questions

Information on the WRS can be found on the UW System Employee Benefits WRS web page. If you have questions about your statement after reviewing available resources, contact Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 or payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu.

Source: UW System Human Resources

Talent Acquisition & Engagement Coordinator

The UW-Green Bay Office of Human Resources and Workforce Diversity is recruiting for a Talent Acquisition and Engagement Coordinator. The successful candidate will demonstrate support for the office’s mission to guide the efforts to recruit, develop, engage, and retain a diverse community of faculty and staff members who meet the needs of a dynamic academic institution.

Under the general direction of Talent Acquisition and Development Specialist, this position will serve as a resource to foster an inclusive institutional culture and create and nurture intentional relationships with diverse communities both internal and external to UW-Green Bay. This position will be responsible for facilitating Human Resources activities that support the University’s mission and goals regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and will enhance UW-Green Bay’s inclusive recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts which acknowledge, encourage, and celebrate those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, April 25, 2021.

LinkedIn Learning April Challenge: Let’s Talk Communicaton

LinkedIn Learning April Challenge: Let’s Talk Communication

Communication is at the heart of everything we do – in the workplace, in social situations, and in relationships. Effective communication helps us understand and be understood, strengthens relationships, and improves productivity. While some may think strong communication is a natural talent, it is a life skill that everyone can learn.

This month, we’re excited to launch LinkedIn Learning’s April Challenge, kicking off April 13th, which will give you the tools you need to be a clear and confident communicator, an active listener, and a great teammate.

Challenge yourself to participate every day – each one takes ~5 minutes or less. To keep yourself on track, try keeping a journal or print the calendar and initial each day when you’ve completed it. Happy learning!

Follow these steps to participate:

  1. Print or save the April Challenge Calendar
  2. Complete each day’s short LiL learning (~5 mins or less)
  3. Initial each day’s box once you’ve watched the daily video
  4. Share your biggest takeaway to hr@uwgb.edu by Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Access the LinkedIn Learning Page

Payroll Change: Employees Paid Biweekly will have Benefit Deduction Change on April 22nd Paycheck

UW System employees who are paid biweekly will have their benefits deductions split evenly between their biweekly paychecks beginning on the April 22, 2021 paycheck.

Most benefits deductions will be split evenly between biweekly paychecks and included health, dental, vision, and life insurance deductions. In months when there are three paychecks, benefits deductions will not be taken from the third paycheck with the exception of contributions for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) 457.

If you are paid biweekly, take the following action:

If you have automatic payments set up (for example, mortgage, car loan, utilities, etc.), review and adjust your payments to align with your biweekly paycheck amounts.

How you can learn more

Visit the Split Benefits Deductions resources web page where you will find frequently asked questions, budget planning information and the 2021 payroll schedules. Resources are updated periodically to include new information.

Town Hall Meeting for split benefits deductions

A virtual Split Benefits Deductions Town Hall Meeting was held February 16. View the presentation slides and video to learn how your paycheck will be affected and how to prepare for the change.

Presentation Slides
Presentation Video

Savings and Spending Plan Workshops

UW System is partnering with UW Credit Union to help you plan for your paycheck changes. The Savings and Spending Plan (Budget) Workshops will help you create a plan that works for you.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 8:00 AM
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 5:00 PM

Source: UW System Human Resources

Now Available: Employees can Manage Payroll Direct Deposit Online

Beginning April 5, 2021, UW-Green Bay employees will have the ability to manage their payroll direct deposit online via new Human Resource System self-service functionality.

With the new functionality, it is no longer necessary to submit a paper direct deposit form to add, edit or delete a direct deposit account. Employees can fully manage all aspects of their account online.

Employees will enjoy ease of access and a more efficient direct deposit management tool. The online experience also provides an enhanced experience  on mobile devices and tablets.

To access the new online direct deposit:
1. Log into the My UW Portal
2. On the Payroll Information tile, click the Update Direct Deposit button

For resources on how to add, edit or delete a direct deposit account, see Direct Deposit Help.

Welcome Andrew LaPlant!

On April 5, 2021, Andrew LaPlant started as the Arboretum Project Coordinator in the Center for Biodiversity.

Andrew comes to us from Green Bay. He previously worked for NES Ecological Services.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys camping, hiking, and traveling with his family. Andrew is married with 2 children, six and three years old.

Andrew is a graduate of UW-Green Bay with a Bachelors degree in environmental science.

Welcome Andrew!

Welcome Njeri Karanja!

On March 22, 2021, Njeri Karanja started as an Academic Advisor in Academic Advising.

Njeri comes to us from Detroit, Michigan where he was employed at EMU College of Business.

In Njeri’s free time he enjoys traveling, reading, and playing card games.

Njeri has a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Higher Education.

Welcome Njeri!