Payroll
Did You Know?
Galaxy Self Service
allows you to view your pay stub online (including vacation and sick time balances).
Tax News
Between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011 your FICA payroll tax will be reduced 2 percent. This payroll tax reduction will result in a modest increase in net pay for many employees. Contact Payroll for more information
The Payroll staff is responsible for:
- Timely and accurate payment of salaries, wages and tax withholding for all university employees
- Processing monthly & semi-monthly payrolls (see schedules)
- Preparing quarterly and year-end reports for federal and state agencies
- Compliance with federal laws regarding payments to non-resident alien (employees, students and guest lecturers)
- Authorization for Professional Services form
- Scholarship appointment forms
We process all salary transactions, W4’s
, direct deposits
, W2’s and 1042-S form and other allowable payroll deductions.
Distribution of Payroll Checks
Direct Deposit
You are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit so your check will be deposited into your account even when the University may not be able to process paper checks. To enroll in direct deposit, complete this form and return it to Human Resources Management. A voided check or deposit slip must be attached to the form.
It’s your responsibility to verify with your financial institution that the deposit has been made.
Paper Payroll Checks
- Monthly Check Distribution – You may pick up your paycheck from Human Resources Management room MP2.208 after 8:30 AM on the first workday of the month.
- Semi-Monthly Check Distribution – You may pick up your paycheck from Human Resources Management, room MP 2.208 after 8:30 AM on the fifth and twentieth day of each month. If the fifth or twentieth day falls on a Saturday, paychecks will be available on Friday. If the fifth or twentieth day falls on a Sunday, paychecks will be available on Monday, unless that Monday is a holiday. In that case, paychecks will be available on Tuesday.
Human Resources Management will release checks only to the person whose name appears on the check. You must bring a picture I.D. when you pick up your check
Contact HRM with any questions about your pay or taxes.
Last Updated: May 27, 2011