Time reporting questions are handled by your Division Liaison (DL), since the process can vary a bit by department. Your DL can walk you through how and when to report your time. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page, or email uishr@uis.edu with your department if you're not sure who that is.

Our HR staff keep their own calendars, so the best way to set up a meeting is to email the person you need to see directly. If you're not sure who that is, email uishr@uis.edu with a quick description of what you need and we'll point you to the right person. When you email them, they'll get back to you to set up a time. Keep in mind they may not always be at their desk, so if you leave a voicemail or email, they'll return it as soon as they can.

If you're having trouble uploading or attaching an updated resume, our employment team can help sort it out. Email HREmployment@uis.edu, describe what's happening, and they'll walk you through it.

Most retirement questions, including anything involving the State University Retirement System (SURS), should be directed to SURS directly; you can reach them at 217-378-8800. On the UIS side, Kelsea Hott can confirm whether something needs to be completed by UIS or by SURS. The best approach is to email your Division Liaison (DL) and CC Kelsea at kbatt2@uis.edu (you can reach her by phone at 217-206-7021). You can find your DL on the HR Division Liaisons page. If SURS needs UIS to complete something, have them contact Kelsea and she'll take care of it.

This request can't be handled over the phone; we'll need it in writing. Please email your request to uishr@uis.edu and our office will follow up with the next steps.

It depends on the student's status. Domestic students may continue working through their spring eligibility. International students, however, may not work past their graduation date. Because international student employment comes with additional rules, it's a good idea to review the International Student Employee Resources page, or reach out to Student Employment at studentemployment@uis.edu with specific questions.

To transfer a student to another department, contact Student Employment and they'll guide you through the steps. You can reach them at studentemployment@uis.edu.

Faculty leave questions go to your Division Liaison (DL), who can explain your options and next steps. You can look up the DL for your college or department on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're not sure who yours is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll help.

Happy to help! For questions about your application status, send an email to HREmployment@uis.edu and include your name and the exact title of the job you applied for. That way the team can look it up quickly and get back to you with an update.

Congratulations and welcome! Your New Hire Process Forms are handled by your Division Liaison (DL), who will guide you through each section. You can find your DL on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're not sure who yours is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll connect you.

We're glad to help with employment verifications. These can't be done over the phone; we need a signed authorization form so we can release the information. You can email the signed authorization to uishr@uis.edu, or fax it to us at 217-206-7145. Please allow 2–5 business days for it to be processed and returned. You can find more details on the Employment Verification page.

These questions are handled by the University Payroll and Benefits Department (UPB), which is separate from HR. They're the right team for anything involving deductions, insurance benefits, or taxes. You can reach them by phone at 217-206-7144 or by email at benefits@uillinois.edu. Please note they work a remote schedule and aren't available for walk-ins. You can also learn more on the University Payroll and Benefits (UPB) page.

Graduate employee records are controlled by the student's home organization, so access is managed on their end rather than yours. If you need information from that record or help coordinating, Student Employment can point you in the right direction at studentemployment@uis.edu.

Yes, they can. Just keep in mind that once a student reaches their Federal Work-Study award limit, the department becomes responsible for the student's wages from that point on. If you'd like help monitoring where a student stands relative to their award, Student Employment can assist at studentemployment@uis.edu.

Resignations are handled through your Division Liaison (DL), who will let you know exactly what's needed and make sure everything is processed properly. You can find your DL on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're unsure who to reach out to, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll connect you.

No problem, password resets for the job application system are handled by our employment team. Just email HREmployment@uis.edu and let them know you need help getting back into your account, and they'll assist you.

Your start date is confirmed through your Division Liaison (DL), so they're the right person to ask. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page, or email uishr@uis.edu with your department if you're not sure who that is.

Paige Lavin in our office handles tuition waivers for employees, their children, and retirees, so she's your best resource. You can complete the form online at the Tuition Waiver Form, or reach out to Paige with any questions at pstuc2@uis.edu or 217-206-7078. If you call and she's away from her desk, leaving a voicemail is a great way to get a call back.

You can take care of all of this yourself online through MyInfo. Log in at hr.uillinois.edu/myinfo to update your bank/direct deposit information, home address, deduction preferences, to view your tax documents (W-2 and W-4) and your earnings statements. It's the quickest way to manage these details on your own time.

There are a few common reasons a student might not show up yet. Often it's because there's no approved electronic checklist on file, the student hasn't been entered into HRFE, or their new hire paperwork isn't complete. If you've checked those and your student still isn't appearing, reach out to your HRFE manager, or contact Student Employment at studentemployment@uis.edu for help tracking it down.

A few things can cause this. The most common are that the position isn't active, the time reporting method is incorrect, the time approver is missing or incorrect, or the new hire paperwork isn't complete. Reviewing those usually resolves it, and if it doesn't, Student Employment can help you dig in at studentemployment@uis.edu.

Requests for an alternative or flexible work schedule start with your Division Liaison (DL), who can explain the process and what to submit. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page, or email uishr@uis.edu with your department if you're not sure who that is.

Questions about pre-employment testing or your testing scores go to our employment team. Send an email to HREmployment@uis.edu with your question and your name, and they'll be able to help.

As a new hire, questions about your background check or pre-employment testing go to your Division Liaison (DL). You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're unsure who your DL is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll help you get connected.

For Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), you'll complete the employee portion of the form and then send it to us so we can certify the employer section. You can download the form here: PSLF form. Once you've filled out your part, email it to uishr@uis.edu and we'll take care of our section. One detail that's helpful to have on hand: the university's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-6000511.

Concerns involving your supervisor are handled by Mark Owens in our office, and he's the right person to help you work through it. You can reach him at mowen1@uis.edu or by phone at 217-206-7096. If he doesn't answer right away, leaving a voicemail or email is a good way to get a call back.

All student pay increases are approved by Student Employment. If you'd like to request one, you can reach the team at studentemployment@uis.edu.

They can, within some limits. Domestic graduate students may work up to 25 hours per week, as long as they're not in a GA, ILSIP, or PAR role. Because hour limits and appointment restrictions need to be monitored carefully, it's worth confirming the specifics before adding a position. Student Employment can help you check eligibility at studentemployment@uis.edu.

To update your name with the university, you'll set up an appointment with your Division Liaison (DL) to come into the HR office in person. Your DL will explain the steps and let you know which documents to bring with you. The best way to set this up is to email your DL directly. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're not sure who your DL is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll get you connected. If you call your DL and they don't pick up please leave a voice message and they will respond as soon as they can.

Pre-approval questions are handled by our employment team. Email HREmployment@uis.edu with the details and they'll get you an answer.

All student positions are posted on Handshake, which you can reach through UIS CareerConnect. Every open student job is listed online, so that's the one place to look, there's no separate list. Take a look and apply to any that fit!

You can complete the Protection of Minors (POM) form online on the Protection of Minors page. If you have questions while filling it out, Paige Lavin in our office is happy to help; you can reach her at pstuc2@uis.edu or 217-206-7078.

To resign from union membership or ask about union fees, you'll need to contact your union representative directly, since that process is handled through the union. If you're not sure who your union representative is, reach out to Mark Owens in our office at mowen1@uis.edu and he can help point you in the right direction.

To end a student's employment, contact Student Employment and they'll walk you through the process. You can reach them at studentemployment@uis.edu.

Your Division Liaison (or DL) is your main point of contact in HR. They handle most of the day-to-day employment matters for your department, so they're usually the fastest way to get an answer. Each area of campus is assigned a specific DL, and you can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page, which lists each liaison and the departments they cover. If you're not sure who your DL is, just email uishr@uis.edu with your department name and your question, and we'll make sure it gets to the right person.

Employee evaluation questions go to your Division Liaison (DL), who can walk you through the process for your department. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page, or email uishr@uis.edu with your department if you're not sure who to ask.

Great question! For anything about the references required with your application, our employment team can give you the specifics. Just email HREmployment@uis.edu and they'll let you know what's needed.

All open positions at UIS are posted online at jobs.uis.edu. That's the single place to find and apply for our openings, there's no other list, so it's worth checking back regularly for new postings.

Unemployment claims are handled by Kelsea Hott in our office. Please send yours to her at kbatt2@uis.edu and she'll take it from there.

It depends on the type of position, so here's a quick rundown. Graduate Hourly employees need to be reviewed in the fall and again in the summer. Federal Work-Study (FWS) positions are reviewed every fall, and you can begin submitting those as early as July 15. And any position that was entered with an end date will need to be rehired if the student is continuing to work for you. If you're ever unsure whether a particular student needs to be rehired, reach out to Student Employment at studentemployment@uis.edu and they'll confirm.

To request a pay rate change, send an email to Student Employment at studentemployment@uis.edu and include the following so they can process it without back-and-forth: the student's name, their UIN, the requested pay rate, and a brief justification for the increase.

New hire paperwork is handled by your Division Liaison (DL). They'll walk you through the forms you need to fill out and make sure everything is processed correctly. You can find the right DL for your area on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're not sure who yours is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll connect you.

Questions about Cornerstone, Banner, JDXpert, or the I-9 Tracker are handled by your Division Liaison (DL). They can help you navigate these systems or get you to the right resource. You can find your DL on the HR Division Liaisons page, or email uishr@uis.edu with your department if you're not sure who yours is.

If you're running into trouble updating your references , our employment team can help sort it out. Email HREmployment@uis.edu, describe what's happening, and they'll walk you through it.

You can find everything you need on the Remote Work Policy page, including the form. If you have a paper form to submit, you can send it to Kenzie at mwest22@uis.edu.

Questions about the Retirement and Recognition Ceremony go to Kelsea Hott. You can reach her at kbatt2@uis.edu.

Once everything is in order, you'll receive confirmation through the approved electronic checklist — that's your green light. When the checklist is approved, your student is cleared to begin working. If you haven't received that confirmation and think your student should be ready to start, feel free to check in with Student Employment at studentemployment@uis.edu.

Processing times can vary depending on the request and the time of year, so there isn't a fixed turnaround. If you'd like a status update on a specific request, just check in with Student Employment at studentemployment@uis.edu.

Academic Professional (AP) and Faculty positions are submitted through your Division Liaison (DL), who coordinates the process with your department. Reach out to your DL to get started; you can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page. If you're unsure who to contact, email uishr@uis.edu with your department name and we'll point you in the right direction.

For paycheck issues or salary questions tied to your position, your Division Liaison (DL) is the best place to start. You can find yours on the HR Division Liaisons page. (Note: questions specifically about paycheck deductions, insurance benefits, or taxes are handled separately by University Payroll and Benefits; there's a separate FAQ for those.) If you're not sure who your DL is, email uishr@uis.edu with your department and we'll help.

If you're running into trouble uploading or attaching your resume, our employment team can help sort it out. Email HREmployment@uis.edu, describe what's happening, and they'll walk you through it.

New Employee Orientation (NEO) is held once a month and takes place virtually. You don't need to sign up separately; once your UIS email is active in the system, you'll receive an email invitation, usually the day before the session. If you're a new employee and haven't received your invite once your email is active, feel free to email uishr@uis.edu and we'll make sure you're included.

The Employee Development Series is coordinated by Kelsea Hott. For details or to get involved, email her at kbatt2@uis.edu.

This is expected and nothing to worry about. All FWS, LLE, and Graduate Hourly positions end on the last day of the spring semester. If the student is continuing with you, they'll simply need to be rehired for the next term. If you have questions about restarting a position, Student Employment is happy to help at studentemployment@uis.edu.

Usually it comes down to one of two things: either a formal request wasn't submitted to Student Employment, or the HRFE transaction is missing a required job comment. Double-check that a request was sent and that the job comment is included, and if it still hasn't gone through, Student Employment can help you sort it out at studentemployment@uis.edu.