Payroll and Taxes
Personal compensation information and paystubs are available in Workday using the “Benefits and Pay” application.
If you reside in the city of St. Louis or your office location is within the City of St. Louis limits, a 1% earnings tax is withheld from your paycheck. More information here: https://financialservices.wustl.edu/wfin-topic/payroll/tax-withholdings/
Payroll questions can be directed to Karen Swiney for the Sam Fox School and Emma Thomas for the Kemper Art Museum.
Karen Swiney
Manager of Financial Operations
- Phone: 314-935-6563
- Email: karen.swiney@nospam.wustl.edu
Emma Thomas
Assistant to the Director and Administrative Coordinator, Kemper Art Museum
- Phone: 314-935-5490
- Email: temma@nospam.wustl.edu
Staff Employee Relations
The Sam Fox School has a designated Employee Relations Consultant in Human Resources: Andrew Erdmann (andrewe@wustl.edu). His role is to consult Sam Fox School staff members and leadership in navigating Human Resources questions and issues. If you are a staff person with an employment related issue, please contact Andrew Erdmann directly.
University Faculty and Staff Benefits
Faculty
To be eligible for University benefits, a regular faculty member must have an appointment of 50% or more (54% FTE) of the required full-time faculty workload. Information on faculty benefits can be found on the University Human Resources website: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
Staff
Information on staff eligibility and benefits can be found on the University Human Resources website: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
Hiring Student Workers
All undergraduate and graduate student positions must be hired in Workday prior to starting work. Please review the FAQs on Hiring Student Workers for more information about how to hire student workers and approve time in Workday.
Resources, Policies, and Forms
Campus Card Services
The WashU ID card provides access to buildings, Sumers Recreation Center, residence halls, libraries, etc. Email Charis Norell with card access issues or requests.
Emergency Conditions Policy
Applies during emergency conditions that have the potential to compromise life safety or significantly disrupt university operations.
FAQs on Student Workers
Steps to follow once you have decided to hire a new student worker.
Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds is a confidential resource for staff, postdocs, and graduate students that provides assistance in resolving university-related concerns and advocates for fair treatment and process.
Workday
Workday is WashU’s system for human resources, finance, and student administration.