April 2026 Kudos Cart

The April Cyclones Kudos Cart was awarded to the Office of the Vice President for Research. That office was selected by the previous month’s cart recipient, the Office of University Counsel, who commented that “the OVPR Compliance Office expertly leads the way in navigating an increasingly complex research environment with professionalism, pragmatism, and a smile.” Pictured accepting the cart was Jerry Zamzow, Associate VP, Research Administration.

ISU Earns Third Consecutive Platinum Bell Seal Award

For the third year in a row, Iowa State University has been awarded a Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA). The Bell Seal is a first-of-its-kind workplace mental health certification recognizing employers striving to create mentally healthy workplaces for their employees. MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being, and illness prevention for all.

Training Opportunity: Behavior-Based Interviewing

The interview is one of the most critical steps in the hiring process. To assist Iowa State employees who are involved in the interviewing process, University Human Resources is offering free training sessions. Participants will learn about a standardized method of interviewing that is designed to assess how a candidate will perform on the job. 

The next session is September 15 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Student Innovation Center. Register or learn more here.

Compensation Statements in Workday

Starting January 9, 2026, eligible faculty, professional and scientific (P&S) staff, contract employees, and postdocs will be able to access their annual, discretionary performance-based salary increase statements directly in Workday. These statements will outline changes to compensation resulting from the annual performance-based process and will be visible on the Workday homepage under Timely Suggestions for two weeks. This new feature improves transparency and efficiency, allowing employees to access compensation details directly. Managers are still encouraged to discuss salary changes with their teams. Merit staff compensation is handled separately and will not have Workday statements. 

UHR Business Hours

University Human Resources business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays during the academic year. During summer and holiday breaks when classes are not in session, office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. 

The UHR Service Center team is available to assist with general HR questions, such as employee onboarding (Form I-9), benefits, Workday, and payroll sign-up. Please contact us if you need any HR support.

Email: hrshelp@iastate.edu
Phone: (515) 294-4800
In-Person: 1218 Madden Building

You may also check out the HR Portal for a variety of self-service HR topics, available anytime. We look forward to serving you!

Feedback on UHR

“Thank you for all your guidance and partnership on our workforce planning. I feel confident in our plans as we move forward, as well as proud of the work that's been completed to date. The collaboration with your team has been vital in accomplishing our goals.”

“Replies were quick, detailed and helpful, and the follow-up details made the eventual answer more applicable and tailored to my needs."

“Thank you so much for your quick help on a question that I was having such a hard time figuring out for myself! It was so appreciated, and it’s great to know we have this resource to help us get our work done!”

"The information provided was just what I needed and easy to understand ... You guys are the best!"

"I received very prompt and helpful guidance, and my problem was solved quickly and courteously."

"Our HR department is the best of any place I've ever worked. Plus, they get back to you right away!"