Whether you wish to learn about annual wage increases, find a job classification description, or need help interpreting your W-2, the information on these pages will help you to understand compensation, classification and pay at the University.

Managers, Supervisors and Payroll Administrators

The Manager's Toolkit provides you with processes and procedures to guide you through compensation and payroll administration.

Civil Service and P&A Classification and Compensation Study

The Civil Service Working Group and the P&A Working Group have released a joint report and appendix with recommendations for improving the University's classification and compensation systems. The report is the product of months of research by the working groups, which include representatives from the Civil Service Committee, Council of Academic and Professional Administrators (CAPA), and local and central HR staff.

If you have questions or feedback, e-mail classcompstudy@hr-mail.ohr.umn.edu.

• Report (pdf)
• Appendix (pdf)

Civil Service Lump-Sum Payment

Eligible civil service employees will receive a one-time, lump-sum payment of $300 in the March 12, 2008 paycheck. The payment recognizes the significant contributions civil service staff make to the University every day.

More about who is eligible for the payment