When it comes to your financial well-being, a one-time check-in isn’t enough. At Illinois State University, we want to empower you to take control of your financial information and ensure your payroll is always accurate. While new hire orientations and annual open enrollment periods are key, we urge all employees—faculty, staff, and students—to maintain ongoing engagement with their payroll resources throughout the year.
Why constant engagement matters
Life at Illinois State is dynamic, and so are your financial needs. Proactively reviewing your payroll information can prevent issues before they arise. This includes changes in your personal life like marriage or having a child, which affect your tax withholdings; or even changes to your direct deposit accounts. Regular check-ins on your pay statements also ensure that your deductions for benefits, retirement contributions, and other payments are correct.
Your essential payroll toolkit
Illinois State University provides a suite of online tools to make managing your payroll and benefits simple and accessible. Make it a habit to use these resources regularly:
- iPeople Self-Service: This is your central hub for all things payroll. Use it to:
- Review your Pay Advice: Your pay statements are available three business days before payday. Don’t just glance at the final number; review the gross-to-net breakdown to understand all your earnings and deductions.
- Update direct deposit: Make changes to your bank accounts at any time. It’s the fastest and most secure way to get paid.
- Submit federal and state W-4 forms: Adjust your tax withholdings as your circumstances change to ensure you aren’t paying too much or too little in taxes.
- University Payroll Office: The payroll website is a great resource. Here you can find the Payroll Calendar, which lists important pay dates and deadlines for submitting time. You can also find information on tax forms and other essential payroll topics.6
Take action today!
Don’t wait until there’s an issue to get involved with your payroll information. Taking a few minutes each month to review your pay and account details can save you from future headaches and give you peace of mind.
Log into iPeople now to get started.
Need help?
- For questions about your pay, deductions, or direct deposit, contact the University Payroll Office at (309) 438-7677 or payroll@IllinoisState.edu.
- For general questions about your benefits or employment, reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 or HR@IllinoisState.edu.
- If you need technical assistance with iPeople or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), contact the Technology Support Center at (309) 438-4357 or SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu.
