University of Illinois System
Paying People

Payroll Transaction Processing

Employees of the University of Illinois System are paid either on a bi-weekly or a monthly basis. Monthly and bi-weekly exempt pay is calculated based on job information. Bi-weekly non-exempt (hourly) pay is calculated based on job information and approved time entry.

Follow the payroll schedules to meet important deadlines and ensure timely payment to employees.

The following payroll transaction guidelines are offered in this section:

Payroll Payment Process Overview

Ensure employees are paid correctly on payday with accurate job records, time reporting structure, and time entry.

Payroll Adjustment Processing

Payroll adjustments are required when an employee does not receive the correct amount of pay, or no pay at all. Learn more on this page.

Employee Recognition Awards

Learn how to request payment of employee recognition awards to employees for outstanding service.

Payroll Overpayments

Find information about how to initiate the payroll overpayment recovery process.

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