Comp Time Payouts Changes

As detailed in a memo to comp time eligible employees and their managers on June 12, compensatory (comp) time payouts currently occur at the end of each fiscal year for employees with a comp time balance greater than zero. Starting in FY27 – July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 – the end of fiscal year comp time payout process will come to an end. The goal in eliminating this end of fiscal year payout process is to give employees and/or departments choice in managing, using, and paying out earned comp time at any time throughout the year while creating administrative efficiencies.

June 2026 Kudos Cart

Congratulations to the IT Solution Center team for being awarded the June Cyclones Kudos Cart. That office was selected by the previous month’s cart recipient, the Information Technology Security team, which expressed its gratitude to the IT Solution staff “for all their work on a range of urgent technical issues and especially for being an indispensable partner in securing technology used by the Cyclone community.” Pictured accepting the cart were (seated, l-r) Bridget Hepworth and Sebastian Naranjo and (standing) Gage Nikolish, Ryan Medus, Nate Manternach, Josh Kawalek, and Alok Shrestha.

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.

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!

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