Human Resources (HR) Connection
SPRING 2005
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Payroll and HR, a NEW TEAM!
As of May 1, 2005, HR and Payroll are now one team! To further facilitate seamless customer service for pay, benefits, absence management, and PAN data entry, payroll operations have been transitioned to Human Resources under the direction of Phil Johnson, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources. It is anticipated that there may be organizational or process issues to address over the next two to three months.
At this time, the Payroll Office will remain in its current location in the Park Building.
If you have questions, contact Phil Johnson at 585-5174 or Vickie Parker, Payroll Manager at 581-7873.
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Join us for the 2ND ANNUAL EMPLOYEE APPRECiATION DAY
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Olympic Cauldron Park
at Rice-Eccles Stadium
10 am - 2 pm
FREE Food and FUN Activities
TONS of Giveaways
Sign up for the EMPLOYEE TALENT SHOW
Contact Susan Weaver at susan.weaver@hsc.utah.edu
HOOKED ON BOOKS is BACK!
Donate your books today.
Contact Margaret or Joe at 581-6046.
VOLUNTEER for the event!
Contact Carolyn Hebert at chebert@sa.utah.edu
Stay informed, check out our website at www.utah.edu/employeeday
cor ontact Mary Ann Call at 581-8365 or email
mary.ann.call@hsc.utah.edu.
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Employee Discount Services
The UUHC Department of Employee Services and Human Resources are excited to announce a great service now available to U.
The UUHC Employee Services promotes a balance between professional and personal lifestyles and encourages a positive and productive work environment. Our staff works diligently in obtaining discount tickets and special services to local and national companies and events.
With the support of Human Resources, we are now able to expand our customer scope to the entire University of Utah community. Take advantage of this great service when purchasing entertainment tickets, joining local and community fitness centers, planning your next family outing or vacation, and coordinating departmental retreats and recognition events.
Visit the UUHC Employee Services web page at http://uuhsc.utah.edu/rewards to find endless discounts to
- movies,
- local sporting events,
- health & wellness discounts & programs,
- travel discounts & vacation packages,
- recognition programs,
- community & volunteer services,
- and much more.
If you would like more information or have questions please contact UUHC Employee Services at 585-7287 or Positively U - the Center for Employee Services at 587-3527.
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2005 Presidential Staff Award Winners
The 2005 Presidential Staff Awards received over 80 nominations from all areas of the University. After careful review, the Selection Committee coordinated by the University of Utah Staff Advisory Council (UUSAC), selected six staff employees, three exempt and three non-exempt, to receive this prestigious award. Each recipient will receive an honorarium of $3000, a special plaque, and their names added to a perpetual plaque which is permanently displayed in the Human Resources Building at 420 Wakara Way.
A special luncheon will be held in their honor on Thursday, June 9th in the Panorama Room in the Union Building at noon. Tickets are available to anyone who wish to attend for $15.00 each. Please RSVP to Terri Crow at
585-0928 by Monday, June 6th by 5 PM.
Congratulations to these six outstanding staff employees of the U!
| Non-Exempt |
Exempt |
Denise Haynie
Executive Secretary
The Graduate School
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Margo Bonnette
Administrative Manager
College of Health - Dean’s Office |
Nancy Stroud
Administrative Assistant
Academic Senate |
Barbara Reeves
Manager
Purchasing Department
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Brenda Young
Administrative Assistant
Student Development
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Ken Verdoia
Senior Producer
KUED
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Benefits Corner
Benefit Reminders:
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Wells Fargo Flexible Benefit Services, the University’s Flexible Benefit Plan Administrator, is transitioning to a new name – Wells Fargo Health Benefit Services. The new Wells Fargo web address is www.wfhbs.com (the old web address will still be active for a limited period of time).
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If you are currently enrolled in the Health FSA, be sure to keep all your receipts. Wells Fargo performs frequent audits and you will be required to submit verification of eligible charges to Wells Fargo when requested.
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All requests for reimbursement of expenses incurred during the 2004-2005 Plan Year must be received by Wells Fargo by September 30, 2005. Amounts left in your account after that date will be forfeited.
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If you are currently enrolled in a Health FSA, and elected to re-enroll effective July 1, 2005, keep your Benny Cards, they will be reactivated.
Dependent Care FSA Eligibility Clarification
The Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 changed some of the tax laws with regard to Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. The Open Enrollment Newsletter sent in April did not have the new eligibility requirements.
Expenses for the care of a qualifying individual are eligible under a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account if they are necessary in order to allow you to work and are for the care of:
- Your child or children age 12 or younger;
- Your spouse who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself and resides with you for more than one-half of the calendar year; or
- Your other dependent (e.g., your parent or child age 13 or older), who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself and resides with you for more than one-half of the calendar year (to be considered your “dependent” the individual must be someone you could claim as an exemption on your taxes, including the fact that the individual must have gross income less than the IRS tax exemption amount - $3,200 for 2005).
If you elected to enroll in a Dependent Care FSA and your dependent does not meet the eligibility criteria, please contact the Benefits Department at 581-7447.
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HOOKED on BOOKS is BACK!
You read it, you enjoyed it – now let us have it! Two-thousand books were donated for Employee Appreciation Day in 2004. All were appreciated by the employees who attended the event. We need more books again for the 2nd annual Employee Appreciation Day. Contact Joe or Margaret at 581-6046 for special pick-ups or drop-offs.
BOOK COLLECTION LOCATIONS
Union Building
Administration Office
Room 245 (main floor)
Sheri Young
581-2048 |
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Human Resources
420 Wakara Way
Terri Crow
585-0928 |
Park Building
2nd FLoor
Public Info Desk
Terri Crow
585-0928 |
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UU Hospital (2 locations)
Positively U Store
and First Floor Lobby
Mara Dykstra
585-7287 |
Student Services Bldg
Career Services
Room 350
Dana Sowby
585-5061 |
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Marriott Library
3rd FL, Administration
Margaret Brady
581-6046 |
Come out and join us on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Olympic Cauldron Park at Rice-Eccles Stadium for Employee Appreciation Day 2005.
Check out www.utah.edu/employeeday for details.
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FREE, FREE , FREE
PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
It’s not too late to enhance your professional and leadership skills.
Organizational Development Services (ODS) is offering FREE professional and
leadership workshops to all U of U faculty and staff! Learn how to be a better supervisor, improve your interviewing skills, manage stress, set goals, delegate, and
other effective professional and leadership skills.
Download the Summer/Fall 2005 catalog today at
You can also register on-line at
http://www.hr.utah.edu/ods/register/allclasses.php.
For more information, contact Myrna HIll at 585-2300.
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