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Official University Retirees to Receive New Enhanced Benefit - 11/17/09

Individuals who qualify as official University retirees now are eligible to maintain their email access as an enhanced benefit from the University. More...

HRS Reports Changes to Organization Units - 11/17/09

Human Resource Services has advised Business Services of several recent additions, changes and delimits to organization units in SAP Human Resources Master Data. More...

Payroll Clarifies Timekeeping for Vacation and Holiday Pay - 11/10/09

As an addendum to a Nov. 5 Business @ Purdue News article urging clerical and service staff to review the University’s vacation and holiday pay policies, Payroll reminds staff who process payroll about entering time into SAP at year-end. More...

Holidays Require Adjusted Payroll Processing Schedule - 11/10/09

Payroll reminds staff who process payroll to note the early time-entry deadlines, due to the upcoming holidays. More...

Employees Should Expect Tax Rate Change for 10 Indiana Counties - 10/29/09

The new income tax rates for 10 Indiana counties will go into effect for Purdue employees beginning with their next paycheck. More...

Retroactive Payroll Policy Change Becomes Effective Jan. 31 - 10/29/09

The Payroll Department has announced the gradual rollout of a policy change that will delimit payroll transactions. The change will begin Jan. 31, 2010. More...

New Form I-9 Accessible Via Shared Service Center Web Site - 10/15/09

Access to the new federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification is available through the Shared Service Center Web site. More...

Fix for Retroactive Benefit Charges Moved to Production - 09/29/09

As part of the Human Resources Stabilization Project, a fix to retroactive benefit charges that post in the HR system went into production on Monday, Sept. 21. The configuration fix will post benefits to the period they are retroactively changing by using the cost distribution for that period. More...

Payroll Sets October 31 Deadline for Direct Deposit Enrollment - 09/17/09

Oct. 31 is the cut-off date for University faculty and staff, who currently get hard-copy checks, to arrange for electronic direct deposit of their bi-weekly or monthly pay. After Oct. 31, the Payroll Department will discontinue the production of paper paychecks. More...

ADPAY and Off-Cycle Forms Required to Request Moving and Housing Allowances for Fall EVPT Interns - 09/10/09

The Tax and Payroll departments are informing business offices of the recent process change for requesting moving and housing allowances for fall EVPT interns. More...

Two Time Administration Processes
Updated on Business @ Purdue - 09/3/09

Payroll has updated two processes to the “People/Compensation” category on the Business @ Purdue Web site. More...

Bursars Office Releases 2009-10 Federal Work-Study
Funding Guidelines for West Lafayette Campus - 08/18/09

The first day students can start their employment using Federal Work-Study funding is Monday, Aug. 24, according to the Bursars Office. However, before students can work on FWS funding, they must have a Payroll Authorization Form (PAF). More...

Order Field Added to Additional Payments T-code - 08/13/09

An order field was recently added to the Additional Payments t-code zhr_addl_pmts, providing users the option of setting a limit and viewing the order field with this report.  More...

HRS Reports Changes to Organization Units - 08/11/09

Human Resource Services has advised Business Services of several recent additions, changes and delimits to organization units in SAP.

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HRS Offers Reminder Concerning Exempt Status for Staff Positions - 08/6/09

Human Resource Services reminds staff that only positions that pay a minimum annual salary of $23,660, which equates to $1,971.67 per month, can be classified as exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. More...

Costing Office Offers Reminders About Cost Distribution Change Form - 07/28/09

The Costing Office reminds staff that before submitting a Cost Distribution Change Form, they must be certain the form bears the required signatures.

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Recommendations Adopted for Individual Consultant Agreements - 07/28/09

A team representing Purchasing, Taxes, Sponsored Program Services and the Business Office has clarified existing guidelines for routing consulting agreements with individuals. More...

HRS Announces Two New Org Units - 07/14/09

Human Resource Services has created two new Organization Units in SAP that went into effect July 1. The new org units are the Women’s Resource Office, 50066926, and Diversity Resource Office, 50066927. More...

HRS Updates ‘Family Status’ Form - 07/14/09

Human Resource Services has revised its “Change in Family Status Certification” form used to modify a University employee’s benefit coverage. More...

Pay Practice Documents Added to Business @ Purdue - 07/9/09

Eleven resource documents on the topic of University pay practices have recently become available on the Business @ Purdue Web site. More...

Physical Facilities Org Unit Renamed - 07/7/09

The long name for Organization Unit 413 has been changed in SAP. Formerly “Physical Facilities Business Office,” the org unit was renamed “Physical Facilities Fiscal Affairs” effective June 22. More...

Personal Holiday and Personal Business Day Quotas Generated July 1 - 07/2/09

While Purdue University’s benefit-eligible employees received their 2009-10 personal holidays or personal business day quotas on July 1, the system did not automatically generate a personal business day for monthly or operations technical employees whose status was “inactive” on that date. More...

Two New Workers’ Comp Processes Available on Business @ Purdue - 06/30/09

Two new business processes concerning Workers’ Compensation leaves for biweekly staff recently became available via the Business @ Purdue Web site. More...

Payroll Promotes Direct Deposit for Entire University Workforce - 06/30/09

With the goal of a 100 percent paperless payroll, the University’s Payroll Department is launching an effort this week to inform Purdue staff and faculty about the conveniences, safety, reliability and flexibility of electronic direct deposit. More...

Student Health Center No longer Treating Purdue Workers’ On-the-Job Injuries

- 06/16/09

The Purdue University Student Health Center no longer will serve as an approved provider of medical treatment for Purdue employees injured on the job beginning July 1. More...

HRS Provides New Guide for Student Classification, New Wage Scale - 06/11/09

Purdue customers have asked for a simplified process for classifying biweekly student positions. In response, Human Resource Services (HRS) Compensation has taken two steps. More...

HRS Provides Reporting Guidelines for ARRA-Related Positions - 06/9/09

As the recipient of federal stimulus funds provided by the American Recovery and Revitalization Act signed into law this year by President Barack Obama, Purdue University is obligated to adhere to its significant reporting requirements. More...

Purdue Employees Cannot Be Paid for Extra Services Via Invoice Vouchers - 06/2/09

Information from the Internal Revenue Service indicates that it is no longer appropriate for the University to process invoice vouchers submitted by regular employees who perform services for another department. More...

‘Maintaining Supervisor Information’ Process Written, Posted on Business @ Purdue - 05/7/09

The process for Maintaining Supervisor Information in SAP recently has been written and posted on the Business @ Purdue site.  More...

Minimum Wage Increase Set for July 24 - 04/28/09

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal minimum wage for covered nonexempt employees will increase from $6.55 to $7.25 per hour effective Friday, July 24, 2009. More...

New Direct Deposit Request Form Posted and Ready for Use - 04/16/09

The Payroll Department has posted a new Direct Deposit Application for Payroll form on its Web site and urges all departments to begin using it immediately. More...

Veterans Status Revised on Self-Identification Compliance Form - 04/9/09

The Self-Identification Compliance Form has been updated to more clearly define the discharge date for active military service. More...

New Org Unit Established and Two Change Names on Fort Wayne Campus - 04/2/09

A new SAP organization unit for the Fort Wayne campus went into effect March 1. More...

Payroll Develops New Off-Cycle Payment Process, Updates Form - 03/26/09

Central Payroll has updated its Off-Cycle Payment Request form and created an accompanying Off-Cycle Check Request process, as well. More...

Use Quota Corrections Form to Cancel Grads’ Quota Balance - 03/24/09

When grad students end their appointment, transfer to another appointment or separate, please submit a Quota Corrections Form to Payroll to zero out their quota balances.  More...

HRS Reorganizes Leaves Processing - 02/26/09

To provide better leaves management support for improved customer service, Human Resource Services will establish the Leave Processing Center in the Shared Services Center to process, review and approve employee leaves. More...

HRS Announces Two Newly Created Position Groups for Students - 02/24/09

Two new position groups for students are now available. More...

Two New Org Units Created - 02/19/09

Two West Lafayette Organization Units in SAP Organizational Management were completed Wednesday. More...

‘Request for Roles’ Site Updated, More Information Offered - 02/17/09

Reference documents posted on Business Services Computing’s OnePurdue Role Request site have been updated. They now reflect the actual roles available for SAP and the designated areas to which they are to be assigned.  More...

Updates to Grad Student Manuals Clarify Minimum CUL for Appointments - 02/17/09

Appendix A of Policies and Procedures for Administering Graduate Student Programs and Appendix C of the Graduate Student Employment Manual were updated in January to make more clear the appropriate CUL levels for graduate appointments. More...

Self Identification Compliance Form Updated for Veterans’ Status - 02/12/09

Human Resource Services has updated the Self-Identification Compliance Form (SICF). The revision complies with new veteran status categories, which the federal government requires the University to collect and report on for its workforce. More...

Workers’ Compensation and Quota Accurals Outlined - 02/10/09

A memo from Assistant Comptroller Mary Alexander-Conte to University Business Office staff explains proper handling for certain leave quota accruals with regard to Workers’ Compensation. The memo follows. More...

New Plan Announced for Collecting Voluntary Benefit
Deductions Missing on January Biweekly Pays - 02/5/09

Voluntary benefit deductions missed on January biweekly pays will be made up by taking a double deduction from each February biweekly pay. More...

Reminder: Technology Allowance Available to Qualifying Staff - 02/3/09

Staff members who use their personal cell phones, BlackBerries and other wireless devices in conducting University business may qualify for the University’s technology allowance. More...

New HR Article Provides Information About Paid Holidays - 01/13/09

With the approach of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, the University’s Human Resource Services Department has released a three-page document -- “University Holidays (With Pay) -- to help department managers determine the correct way to compensate employees of all categories for the holidays due them. More...

Online Form, Information Useful in Assigning Roles to New Positions - 12/18/08

The information for assigning roles is being updated. A new article will be posted on this Web site after the first of the year. More...

HR: Reminders for Recording Holiday and Vacation Time - 12/16/08

Human Resource Services frequently fields questions from Business Office staff and supervisors about the policies and practices concerning holiday and vacation hours for their employees. More...

Unpaid Leaves: Fringe Benefit Posting Adjustments and New Interim Procedure - 12/11/08

To ensure fringe benefits are charged to appropriate accounts, a leave of absence request is required any time an employee takes an unpaid leave. Recently, however, Human Resource Services has discovered that fringe benefits for employees on unpaid leaves of absence have been incorrectly posted. More...

Cost Distribution Deadline Approaches - 12/11/08

The deadline for cost distribution for Academic Year (AY) and Fiscal Year (FY) payroll this month is 5 p.m. Dec. 16. More...

Payroll Announces Changes, Reminder - 12/2/08

According to Payroll, business office staff and time administrators should be advised of an updated form, new information added to the Payroll calendar and the importance of time certification. More...

HRS Employee Information Form 13 Revised - 11/11/08

A revised Human Resource Services’ Employee Information Form 13 is now available for staff’s use. More...

Paid Parental Leave Moves Forward with Updated Forms, New Codes - 11/6/08

Purdue University’s paid parental leave policy has been in effect since Oct. 1 for faculty and staff who meet the University’s definition of “parent.” At that time, Human Resource Services issued an interim process and corresponding checklist, which will remain in place until further notice. In the meantime, staff should be aware of these updates to the PPL: More...

Employee Group Clarified - 11/4/08

Human Resource Services fields numerous calls and email from staff seeking clarification about employee categories, particularly the more recently added operations/technical group. More...

Org Unit Renamed - 10/23/08

Organization Unit 544, formerly known as “University Relations,” changed its name in SAP. More...

Vacation and Holiday Pay Policies Should Be Reviewed as Year-end  Approaches - 10/21/08

As the end of the year approaches, Human Resource Services urges clerical and service staff members to keep in mind the policies affecting their vacation and holiday pay. More...

Reminder about Social Security Wage Base - 10/21/08

Payroll staff frequently hear questions from employees about why their net pay went up without a known pay increase. More...

Old Versions of PA Form Invalid Starting Nov. 1 - 10/16/08

Following the revision of the Personnel Action (PA) form, effective Nov. 1, the Human Resources Shared Services Center will not accept previous versions of the form. More...

New Calumet Org Unit Established - 10/16/08

Creation of the following Calumet Organization Unit was completed Tuesday, Oct. 14 with an effective date of 10/13/2008. More...

Leave Action Form Revised - 10/14/08

The Leave Action Form has been revised to assist in its processing and to ensure essential information is provided. More...

New Org Unit Created - 10/14/08

Creation of a new West Lafayette organization unit was completed Friday, Oct. 10. More...

Revised PA Form Includes New Section for Cost Distribution - 10/14/08

In an effort to reduce the number of payroll transactions posting to the default account, the Shared Services Center will enter cost distributions -- a maximum of three accounts -- on the Personnel Action (PA) Form for these actions: New Hire, Rehire, Transfer and Add Additional Transactions. More...

Two Direct Deposit Options Available - 10/14/08

When setting up a direct deposit for University-generated payroll checks and reimbursements, staff members can choose one of two options. More...

Revised OnePurdue Training Coming This Fall - 10/2/08

A number of courses are in various stages of development and will be offered through the end of the year. More...

Paid Parental Leave Goes Into Effect Oct. 1 - 09/30/08

The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday, Sept. 26 adopted a paid parental leave policy for eligible University faculty and staff who meet the University’s definition of “parent.” More...

OnePurdue and Data Handling and Security Training Together in One Location - 09/23/08

The OnePurdue Institution in Blackboard has been renamed. More...

University Implements Change Regarding Retirees and Holiday Pay - 09/23/08

Recently, an issue regarding holiday pay for employees after they have separated from the University has led to a review and a policy change. More...

RLA Form Replaces 33F - 09/16/08

The Leave Action form 33F, for requests and leave actions for sabbatical, research leave, outside activity leave or change in duty station, has been replaced with Form RLA. More...

Position Description and Posting Forms Updated - 09/16/08

Human Resources has revised two forms: the Staff Position Posting and Position Description. More...

Training Resources Available - 09/16/08

Some areas are welcoming new staff and need to get them trained. To achieve that, several resources are available. More...

Web Page Ready for New Employee Orientation - 09/11/08

A Web page supporting the New Employment Orientation (NEO) program is now available.

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Resignation Letter Required for Monthly Employee Separation - 09/11/08

The Shared Service Center has been receiving a large number of separation Personnel Action forms with neither a resignation letter or email attached nor a notation that the separation was verbal. More...

Tips for Filing Separation/Leaves for Health Reasons - 09/4/08

When an employee is being placed on leave of absence due to disability or illness, the "Leave Reason" drop-down box should be "Illness/Injury." More...

First Report of Injury Form Requires Correct Code - 09/4/08

When reporting a Worker's Compensation claim using the First Report of Injury form, the person submitting the form must supply a location code. More...

New Areas of Responsibility Added for Compensation - 09/4/08

Compensation and Classification has added some new areas of responsibility. More...

Reminder for Biweekly Pay Period 19 Deadlines - 09/3/08

As a reminder, time entry for biweekly Pay Period 19, error reports and corrections need to be completed by noon today, Sept. 3. More...

Processes to Change for Certain New Hires in Business Services - 08/28/08

The New Employment Orientation program going into effect in September will create a few new processes for the paperwork necessary for many types of new hires in Business Services. More...

Leave Process and Form Updated - 08/21/08

The Leave Action form 33F, for requests and leave actions for sabbatical, research leave, outside activity leave or change in duty station, has been replaced with Form RLA. More...

Leave Action Form Required for Returning Grad Students - 08/21/08

Fiscal Year graduate students, whose unpaid summer leave was processed with a Leave Action form, must have a processed Leave Action form before they can return to active University employment for the fall semester. More...

New Employee Orientation Introduced - 08/21/08

A new concept in delivering orientation to new benefits-eligible employees of Business Services will go into effect in September. More...

New Org Units Created - 08/21/08

West Lafayette has three new organization units. More...

New Business Services Training Site Launched - 08/14/08

A Business Services training Web site launched in July 2007 replaces the Basic Skills Web site. More...

Payroll Procedures Workshop Offered for Work-Study Student Employers - 08/14/08

A payroll procedures workshop is planned for staff members whose jobs relate to the employment of Federal Work-Study students. More...

Reminder: Clarity on Leaves - 08/7/08

To assist regular faculty, continuing lecturers, staff and graduate students in correctly reporting their time for vacation, personal business, sick leave and holidays, there is a Human Resources document available. More...

Two Employee Group Names Changed - 08/7/08

Business services staff should note that the designations for two employee groups have changed in OnePurdue. More...