Category: Human Resources

As we approach the end of the ePAF submission period, remember that the final deadline for submitting all ePAFs (exact position extension and add job ePAFs) is by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. It is crucial to submit all necessary ePAFs by this date to ensure smooth processing and avoid any disruptions.

Important details:

1. New hire/rehire ePAFs for pending NBE onboarding:
   • All pending NBE onboarding (received on or before Sept. 27) can still be processed using the Onboarding system and New hire/rehire ePAF.
   • The cut-off date for submission of these ePAFs is Friday, Nov. 1.
2. Add jobs for current job extensions:
   • The same cut-off date, Nov. 1 applies to any add job ePAFs or job extensions for an existing position.
   • If a department plans to extend an NBE position for the spring semester and prefers to complete that extension through the ePAF system, any add job ePAFs must be processed by this date.
   • Note that this applies only to extensions for the exact position number. After Nov. 1, position extensions will be processed through WuHire.
3. New submissions:
   • Beginning Monday, Nov. 4, we will no longer accept submissions for new hires, rehires or add jobs through the ePAF system, regardless of whether NBE paperwork was submitted on or before Sept. 27.
   • Submissions made up until Nov. 1, will continue through the approval process, but we will closely monitor these and return any submissions made after the cut-off date.
4. Visibility of ePAF categories:
   • Once all ePAFs have been fully approved and applied, we will disable the visibility of all new hire/rehire and add job ePAF categories in Self Service Banner.
   • Add comp, change of status, funding change, and termination ePAF categories will still be available.

If you have any questions, you can email employment@wichita.edu. Thank you for your cooperation.

Open enrollment for 2025 closes at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. If you have not yet submitted your enrollment by that time, you will be enrolled in a default medical plan. Members who waived medical coverage in 2024 will continue to be waived in 2025 if they do not submit an enrollment.

Still need help making your 2025 election decision? Don’t worry, just ASK ALEX.

The Total Rewards team has created multiple instructional documents with images of the portal and step-by-step instructions. Get help with:

• Logging in/registering your account
• Adding a new dependent to coverage
• Making your online elections

And take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options.  For additional information visit the open enrollment website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

2025 Benefits Open Enrollment is almost over. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections by Thursday, Oct. 31.

All benefits-eligible state employees must make their 2025 elections by the deadline on Oct. 31. Employees enrolled in medical coverage who do not make a new election will be defaulted into medical Plan N with a use-it-or-lose-it HRA.

Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. For additional information visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

Human Resources appreciates your understanding during the transition to the new system. This week, it’s focusing on troubleshooting tips for non-benefit eligible (NBE) positions. Here’s a handy guide to help you navigate common issues:

Troubleshooting guide for NBE (non-benefit eligible) positions

1. Candidate identification
   • Known candidate justification: If you have already identified a candidate, include the following in the “Justification and Additional Information” box (not the “Additional Information for Posting” box): “Candidate known – do not advertise externally.”
     • Once a candidate is identified, you will receive a link to send them, allowing the candidate to apply directly for the position.
2. Job requisition creation
   • Template search: Use the magnifying glass tool when searching for a template to ensure data transfers to the job card appropriately.
3. Drop-down menu issues
   • Pop-up blocker: If the drop-down menu isn’t working, check your pop-up blocker settings, as this may be causing the issue.
4. Saving drafts
   • Draft visibility: Ensure your name is added to both the “Dept Admin” and “Hiring Manager” fields to see and access your draft requisition.
5. Job requisition declined
   • Resubmission process: If your job requisition is declined, open the job requisition and use the “Restart” button (you will not lose information on the form) in the Approvers section at the bottom to edit and resubmit your job card.
6. Background checks
   • Future update: The offer card will have a Background button added in a future update.
   • Current process: For current NBE positions, please indicate “yes, background needed” or “no, background not needed” for a background check in the “Additional Information” box on the offer card.

For questions, send an email to employment@wichita.edu with the subject: “WuHire”

HR hopes these tips help streamline your hiring process. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. To stay current on information, you can follow the SharePoint site WuHire.

2025 Benefits Open Enrollment is almost over. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections by Thursday, Oct. 31.

All benefits-eligible state employees must make their 2025 elections by the deadline on Oct. 31. Employees enrolled in medical coverage who do not make a new election will be defaulted into medical Plan N with a use-it-or-lose-it HRA.

Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. For additional information visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

2025 Benefits Open Enrollment is almost over. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections.

All benefits-eligible state employees must make their 2025 elections by the deadline on Oct. 31. Employees enrolled in medical coverage who do not make a new election will be defaulted into medical Plan N with a use-it-or-lose-it HRA.

Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. For additional information visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

The open enrollment window to submit 2025 benefits elections is now more than halfway over. Supervisors will begin receiving email updates this week if members of their team have not submitted 2025 elections. The HR Total Rewards team is asking all supervisors to help spread the word to all staff and faculty that open enrollment is mandatory.

Reminder: All benefits-eligible state employees must make their 2025 elections by the deadline of Oct. 31. Employees currently enrolled in medical coverage who do not complete an open enrollment election will be defaulted into medical Plan N with a use-it-or-lose-it HRA effective Jan. 1, 2025. Employees should log in to the Member Administration Portal to make their elections, even if they don’t plan to make any changes from their current 2024 coverage.

There are many resources available to employees on the open enrollment website, including open enrollment presentations as well as an on-demand webinar.

And watch SEHP’s on-demand webinar.

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections.

Events occurring next week:

• 10-11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, online

Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. To add meeting reminders to your calendar or for additional information visit the open enrollment website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

At Wichita State, our most important resource is our people. Our vision is to support and empower those who serve WSU by creating a meaningful employment relationship. To achieve this, we are engaging our WSU community to gain input on revising the performance management process for staff at WSU.

We started our revision of talent management in 2023 focused on hiring and onboarding. We are excited that our new WuHire talent system will go live on Oct. 7. With this milestone, we are ready to start focusing on the second phase: performance management — an ongoing process between a leader and an employee that occurs throughout the year to ensure alignment, engagement and continual development.

We will start the performance management revision in 2025 and will focus on our non-teaching staff.

As we begin planning, we want to ensure we have diverse perspectives and understand what our leaders and staff consider priorities in performance management. We have prepared a Performance Management Survey to gather your input and ideas. Your feedback is invaluable as we work towards creating a performance management process that helps employees reach their potential and helps leaders retain talent.

We ask that you complete the brief Performance Management Survey no later than Monday, Oct. 21

We look forward to your feedback as we prepare for performance management revisioning and work together towards achieving employee success.

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections.

Events occurring this week:

• 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in person in 258 Rhatigan Student Center, Smoky Hills Room
• 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, online, attend the Online Open Enrollment Presentation. Registration is not required.

Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. To add meeting reminders to your calendar or for additional information visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.