Univeristy of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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HR Connect

News and Announcements from the Office of Human Resources

HR Connect

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    Social Security Taxes for 2013

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    The Fiscal Cliff bill recently signed into law by President Obama did not include the lowered social security tax rates that expired on December 31, 2012.   For 2011 and 2012 federal legislation temporarily reduced the social security tax from 6.2% to 4.2%.   As a result, the 2013 social security tax rate has increased from 4.2%…

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    Welcome Candi Everard

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    Candi Everard started on December 17, 2012 as a Financial Specialist in the Bursar’s Office.  Prior to starting at UW Green Bay she was employed at Wisconsin Public Service for ten years.  She is from Mondovi, WI.  Candi is married and has two children, Rachel and Trace.

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    Unclassified Monthly Pay Date for December Earnings is 1/2/2013

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    Reminder:  Unclassified Monthly Pay Date for December Earnings is January 2, 2013 Unclassified employees paid on the 1st of each month will be paid on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 for December earnings since January 1st (New Year’s Day) is a Federal Reserve Holiday. When a pay date falls on a Federal Reserve holiday or a…

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    Welcome Kristy Pahl

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    Kristy started at UW Green Bay on December 13, 2012 as a Trainer/Development Specialist.  Prior to starting at UW Green Bay she was employed at Manitowoc County Human Services for eight years.  Kristy graduated from UW Green Bay in 2003.  She is from Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

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    Welcome Lia Xiong

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    Lia started on December 10, 2012 as an Associate Advisor in TRIO Pre-College.  She previously worked at the Department of Public Instruction – Wisconsin Education Opportunity Programs.  Lia is from Green Bay and graduated from UW Green Bay in 2006.

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    T. Rowe Price Webinars

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    Recordings of the T. Rowe Price live webinars that were available in November, Retirement Investing From Beginning to End and Retirement Milestones are now available.   Information about accessing these webinars can be found at: http://www.wisconsin.edu/hr/benefits/retsav/trpwebinar.htm Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 if you have any questions.

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    Welcome Gary Strauss

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    Gary Strauss started as a Facilities Maintenance Specialist Advanced on December 3, 2012.  He volunteers for Veterans Benefits.  Gary is from Saint Nazianz, Wisconsin, has three children, and enjoys motorcycling and outdoor activities.

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    Welcome Brenda Beck

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    Brenda Beck started as an Academic Department Associate on December 3, 2012.  She was previously employed by the Greater Green Bay YMCA for 13 years.  Brenda volunteers at the Green Bay Habitat for Humanity Restore.  She earned her BA from St. Norbert College and her MBA from UW-Oshkosh.  Brenda is married and has three children.

  • University Personnel System

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    University Personnel System (UPS) to be Reviewed by the UW Board of Regents at December 6-7 Meeting The University Personnel System (UPS) Project has progressed to the approval phase, which means the initial foundation of the new personnel systems will be reviewed by the UW Board of Regents at its December 6th and 7th meeting…

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    Welcome Tracy Van Erem

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    Tracy started as an Administrative Assistant in the Office of University Advancement on November 26, 2012.  Prior to starting at UW Green Bay she was employed at Bellin Health for four and a half years.  She studied at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.  Tracy is married, has two children, and enjoys spending time with her family.  She is…