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Human Resources

HR Policy and Process Reminders: Please Review Now

Sandy Chung, associate vice president for human resources, sent an email on March 1 to all exempt and non-exempt staff regarding policy and process reminders from human resources. HR is requesting everyone take some time to review these policies. The following links can be used: Non-Exempt Staff: click on this link or copy and paste https://uportland.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6xr8EQ0LWqNvi29 into a […]

TIAA Representative Visiting Campus April 12-13: Make Appointments Now

A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus for appointments on Thursday, April 12, and Friday, April 13, in the Career Center located in Orrico Hall lower level, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Financial counseling appointments with Rebecca Rohleder (pictured) are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule […]

Please Apply for Summer Tuition Remission by April 15

Eligible employees who intend to use their tuition remission benefit during the summer semester are encouraged to apply using the online request tool no later than Sunday, April 15, according to Sandy Chung, human resources. It is required that remission requests be approved at least 2 weeks before the first class, or late charges may […]

Flexible Spending Account Users: Submit Claims for 2017

All employees who participated in a 2017 Flexible Spending Account plan with Discovery Benefits have through Friday, March 30, 2018 to submit claims for expenses incurred in 2017. Please see the Human Resources FSA website for guides on filing claims. If you enrolled in a 2018 Medical FSA plan and have a 2017 medical FSA balance between […]

Beneficiary Updates: Now’s The Time

With the start of a new year, human resources reminds all benefited employees to remember to keep beneficiaries up to date on their employer/employee plans. For those who are contributing or receiving employer contributions to a TIAA retirement plan, log in to your account profile at www.TIAA.org  and make sure your beneficiaries are listed and up to […]

Flexible Spending 2017 Accounts: A Reminder

All employees who participated in a 2017 Flexible Spending Account plan with Discovery Benefits have until March 30, 2018 to submit claims for expenses incurred in 2017. Please see the Human Resources FSA website for guides on filing claims. If you enrolled in a 2018 Medical FSA plan and have a 2017 medical FSA balance between $20 […]

TIAA Representative on Campus Wednesday, January 31

A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus on Wednesday, January 31, in the Career Center located in Orrico Hall lower level, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Financial counseling appointments with Rebecca Rohleder (pictured) are available during work hours on those days. Schedule your appointment today at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or by calling call […]

Workplace Sexual Harassment: “What Now in a #metoo World?,” Feb. 7

The Career Center and the Shiley School of Engineering are sponsoring “What Now in a #metoo World? How to Recognize and Respond to Workplace Harassment” on Wednesday, February 7, from 7-8:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Bill Jenkins, director of employee relations and staff diversity, and three professionals will talk about how to recognize workplace […]

HR Asking for Updates to Employee Info

The Office of Human Resources has begun a project is to update staff job information and job related qualifications and experiences, according to Sandy Chung, HR. The projects is being implemented because Oregon recently passed legislation that requires employers to gather and update certain types of information to remain in compliance with Oregon employment law. As […]