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Updates and announcements from the UND Office of Human Resources

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Updated Leave Authorization/Payroll Deduction Form

Categories: Employees, Supervisors

  The Leave Authorization/Payroll Deduction form has been updated and is available on the Human Resources website. The University of North Dakota allows, at the discretion of the department head, an employee to be granted up to 40 hours of annual leave in advance of accumulation thereof. The updated form must be completed, with the […]

NDPERS Annual Enrollment will be October 20 to November 7

Categories: Supervisors, Total Rewards

NDPERS Annual Enrollment will be October 20 to November 7. Benefited employees will receive more information regarding this closer to these dates. Reminder: Changes cannot be made until Open Enrollment begins. Additionally, Open Enrollment changes in coverage are effective January 1, 2026. Remind your benefited employees to check their emails and visit the UND HR […]

Level-up in PageUp!

Categories: Software, Supervisors

Calling all Hiring Coordinators! Join us for a 1-hour onine training Thursday, October 16 from 2:00–3:00 PM to learn how you can make PageUp work smarter for you! This session is designed for Hiring Coordinators and will cover: Posting and managing job openings Tracking applicants efficiently Tips to streamline approvals and communication Register today

Mitigate your staff member’s lost annual leave

Categories: Supervisors

The deadline to use-or-lose leave is December 31, 2025. Supervisors of benefited employees are responsible for ensuring their employees have taken minimum required 40 hours in a year (prorated if less than 1 FTE) and will not have over 240 hours (prorated) in their annual leave balance. The 40 hour requirement does not apply if […]

Policy Highlight: Sick Leave

Categories: Policy/Procedures, Supervisors

Concise insights into the policies that impact our workplace and empower our employees. Each month, the Office of Human Resources will highlight a policy, enhancing awareness and ensuring leaders are well-informed. This will provide education and clarification to supervisors on policies relevant to to managing employees at the University. Additionally, this series of articles will […]

Level up in PageUP!

Categories: Software, Supervisors

Calling all Hiring Coordinators! Join us for a 1-hour onine training this Thursday from 2:00–3:00 PM to learn how you can make PageUp work smarter for you! This session is designed for Hiring Coordinators and will cover: Posting and managing job openings Tracking applicants efficiently Tips to streamline approvals and communication Register: https://reg.learningstream.com/s_reg/reg_registration_maintenance.aspx Not able […]

New HCM Access Request GT eForm

Categories: Software, Supervisors

The new, simplified one-page GT form is designed for your ease of use. This announcement has been shared with HRMS users. As a supervisor, you will be able to initiate the form and will be an approver if access is requested for one of your employees. Key Changes and Features: No role names required: Initiators […]

The Great Start: New Staff Orientation

Categories: Supervisors

UND is launching The Great Start, a new staff orientation program designed to build community. The program will also foster cross-campus connections, providing consistent support, engagement, and resources for all new benefited staff. As a supervisor, you play a critical role in supporting your new employee’s successful integration into both their role and the broader […]

Encouraging Employee Development

Categories: Supervisors

University employees have access to trainings and professional development opportunities. Occasionally, employees may need additional encouragement to enroll in a course. Supervisors can provide this push by forwarding training opportunities, setting aside time specifically for training, and having a conversation regarding their employee’s professional and personal goals and the support they may need to reach […]

Policy Highlight: Annual Leave

Categories: Policy/Procedures, Supervisors

Concise insights into the policies that impact our workplace and empower our employees. Each month, the Office of Human Resources will highlight a policy, enhancing awareness and ensuring leaders are well-informed. This will provide education and clarification to supervisors on policies relevant to to managing employees at the University. Additionally, this series of articles will […]