Payroll and Human Resources are transitioning to the Banner Program. This is expected to be completed by January 2012. This transition will change the pay cycles and processes currently utilized and listed below. The changes will be posted as they become available.
When Am I Paid?
Monthly
Faculty, Staff (full-time), Graduate Assistants (10 pay), and Summer assignments
Faculty are generally considered to be 10-month employees (August - May), 10 monthly payments. They may elect to have their paychecks split over 12 payments (10/12); they will then receive two pay checks in June.
Some deductions (employee elected premiums for insurance, American Fidelity, and other products) may be double deducted for 10-month employees. A 10 monthly payment will have double deductions in May (pays for June & July) and August (pays for August & September). A 10/12 will have a double deduction in June (pays for July & August).
Monthly pay dates are generally on the last working day of the month.
Mid-month
Adjunct, Intersession, Add Pay, and Overload
Adjunct faculty and Overload receive payments on the mid-month payroll. For the Fall semester, September, October, November, and December. For the Spring semester, February, March, April, and May. For the Summer semester, July and August. Mid-month is generally on the 15th.
Bi-weekly
Part-time Faculty and Staff, and Student Work Study
Pay dates are generally every two weeks on a Friday.
What is Overtime/Compensatory Time?
When a non-exempt employee (as defined by Northeastern State University policy) works more than 40 hours in a work week, they will earn compensatory time at the rate of one and one-half hours for each hour worked over 40 hours. Compensatory time will accrue until 40 hours are banked. Employees are paid overtime for compensatory time in excess of 40 hours.
Upon separation from employment or moving to an exempt position, any accrued compensatory or overtime is paid out.
What Is OTRS?
Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System was established by state statute. Membership may be mandatory (for classified employees) or optional (non-classified). Withholdings and contributions are based on a fiscal (July - June) year. Salary earnings and fringe benefits such as health, vision, life and long term disability are used as the basis for withholdings and contributions.
If an employee has membership, they are responsible for $1,750 in withholdings per year. After the first $1,750, NSU will contribute on the employees's behalf.
What is a Timekeeper?
A Timekeeper is a person within a department or area that answers general timekeeping questions; that can make corrections to a timecard; and who conducts general training about time cards, leave, and other payroll questions.
How Do I Get Training?
Contact the Payroll Department for questions. Blackboard is utilized for several training areas. We will arrange for you to have access to the courses.