HR News

Office Hours for 2025-26 Academic Year

The Office of Human Resources will now reflect Academic Year office hours.

HR Shared Services office hours are:

  • Academic Year Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (beginning the first week of classes in August and ending the Friday before Commencement in May).
  • Summer Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (beginning the Monday after Commencement and ending the Friday before the first week of classes of the fall semester).
  • 621 Skytop Road, Suite 1001

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Is Sept. 6 at the JMA Wireless Dome

It’s time to cheer on the Orange and celebrate the incredible faculty and staff who make Syracuse University thrive! Join us for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the JMA Wireless Dome as the Orange football team takes on the University of Connecticut at noon on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the home opener.

Here’s what’s happening and how faculty and staff can participate:

Discounted Tickets

Faculty, staff and their guests (up to 13 total) can purchase tickets at special rates:

  • Level G: $21.51
  • Level F: $26.82
  • Level D: $42.72

Tickets are available online through Friday, Sept. 5 at 11:59 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6, is also Military Appreciation Day, celebrating the service, contributions, sacrifice and impact of our military veterans and active-duty service members. Faculty and staff who are also an active military member or veteran may purchase a discounted Military Appreciation Day ticket instead; but please note that discounts may not be combined.

Pre-Game Fun on the Kenneth A. Shaw Quadrangle

Beginning at 9 a.m., stop by before kickoff to enjoy live music from the Pride of the Orange Marching Band, visit with Otto the Orange and grab a bite from food and beverage concessions.

Game Day Gifts and Concession Coupons

The first 400 faculty and staff (full-time, part-time or temporary) who visit the Faculty and Staff Appreciation tent on the Quad with their Syracuse University I.D. will receive a game day gift and a $5 concession coupon for use inside the Dome.

Win an Upgraded Game Day Experience

Purchase your tickets by Monday, Sept. 1, to be entered in a drawing for seat upgrades, participation in the on-field fan tunnel or enhanced concession vouchers. Winners will be notified before game day.

Season Ticket Discount

Faculty and staff can also receive 20% off up to four football season tickets. To learn more or request a call from a sales representative, fill out the interest form.

Parking Details

University parking permits will be honored for free game day parking at the Skytop lot. If you don’t have a permit, you can pick up a complimentary one-time-use Skytop pass between Aug. 25 and Sept. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Office of Human Resources (621 Skytop Road, Suite 1001). Bring your Syracuse University I.D. and proof of game ticket.

Questions?

Let’s make this a game day to remember—see you at the Dome!

Sip into Summer: Fruit Infused Hydration Stations

Refresh and refocus with our limited-time fruit-infused hydration stations at multiple campus locations and take home a complimentary tumbler to keep the good vibes (and hydration) going! Complimentary tumbler (while supplies last!) – reusable, Wellness Initiative-branded and perfect for refills! 

Come say hi and sip some summer flavor at the hydration station nearest you! See the list below for the over 25 locations and details.

Hydration Stations

Friday, July 25
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at John A. Lally Athletics Complex, Hall of Fame

Monday, July 28
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Link Hall, Allyn Innovation Center (Link Lobby)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Lyman Hall, First floor lobby
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sims Hall, DPS Conference Room

Tuesday, July 29
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 410 S. Crouse Ave., Room 339
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Crouse Hinds Hall
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Dineen Hall, Ground floor
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Huntington Hall, Commons
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Schine Student Center, Atrium
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Slocum Hall, Second floor atrium

Wednesday, July 30
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Barnes Center at The Arch
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. at Brewster Boland Brockway Complex, Sidewalk (Outdoors)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at College of Professional Studies (700 University Ave.), Lobby
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Crouse College, Lobby (Winged Victory)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Hall of Languages, Room 207
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Newhouse Communications Center I, Lobby
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Physical Plant (285 Ainsley Drive)
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Skybarn, Lower parking lot (Outdoors)

Thursday, July 31
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 621 Skytop Road
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at Commissary (201 Ainsley Drive), Breakroom area
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Falk College, White Hall, Outside of Falk 335
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Life Sciences Complex, Atrium
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Eggers Hall
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building, Lobby (Southeast)

Human Resources Adopts Orange Tracker as Part of University’s Digital Strategy

As part of Syracuse University’s ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery through technology, the Office of Human Resources has partnered with Information Technology Services (ITS) to transition its request management system to Orange Tracker, the University’s Jira Service Management platform. This strategic shift aligns with broader University initiatives to streamline operations and improve service experiences for faculty, staff, and students.

Effective July 15, 2025, Faculty and staff can continue to email hrservice@syr.edu with HR-related inquiries; messages will now route directly into the new Orange Tracker queue, providing greater visibility into request status and faster access to helpful resources and support. Employees are also encouraged to explore the new HR Service Portal, which offers self-service forms and knowledge articles.

To learn more about Orange Tracker and how it supports service request management across campus, visit the ITS Orange Tracker Overview and Documentation page.

For questions about the transition, please contact HR Shared Services at 315.443.4042.

2025 Summer Office Hours

Summer office hours for Syracuse University will begin on Monday, May 12, and will be in effect through Friday, Aug. 22. Summer office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Academic-year hours will resume on Monday, Aug. 25.

If you have any questions, please contact Shared Services at 315.443.4042.

Faculty and Staff: Help Us Reclaim ‘Largest Team’ Honors at the Syracuse WorkForce Run on June 10!

Join the Syracuse University Wellness Initiative—and everyone’s favorite mascot, Otto!—on Tuesday, June 10, at 6:45 p.m. for the Syracuse WorkForce Run at Onondaga Lake Parkway.

The annual 5K event features a relatively flat, down-and-back course [PDF] and is a great opportunity to bond with your coworkers, enjoy some friendly competition and promote wellness among faculty and staff.

Deadline for 2024 Flexible Spending Account Reimbursement Is April 30

For faculty and staff who had a flexible spending account (FSA) through Syracuse University in 2024, the deadline to submit eligible expenses from the previous calendar year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2024) for reimbursement is April 30, 2025. Additionally, up to $640 in unused funds from 2024 may be rolled over to a health care FSA for use in 2025. No funds may be carried over to the following calendar year for the dependent care account.

Staff Representative to the Board of Trustees—Human Resources Call for Applications

University Board of Trustees’ bylaws provide for the appointment of a staff member to serve as a representative on the Board. The Office of Human Resources is now accepting applications for the staff representative position for the 2025-2027 term. This role offers a valuable opportunity for staff to directly engage in key University governance decisions.

Rise to the Challenge on Giving Day!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 27—it’s Giving Day at Syracuse University! It’s our chance to show the world what Orange pride really means. We’ve set an ambitious goal of 6,600 donors this year. When we unite as one Orange community, even small gifts create massive impact. It’s not about the size of your donationit’s about joining together with fellow Syracuse supporters worldwide.

To All of Our Faculty, Staff and Student Employees – We Appreciate You

TODAY is Employee Appreciation Day.  Yes, it may seem as if it is one of those “Hallmark Holidays” designed to ensure that greeting cards are purchased or tailored for local restaurants to capitalize on catering to the lunch crowd.  In fact, National Employee Appreciation Day dates back to 1995, when Dr. Bob Nelson, a founding member of Recognition Professionals International, proposed it as an unofficial holiday.  As with any good academic, Dr. Nelson based his proposal on a study highlighting the important benefits of building employee-employer bonds through proper acknowledgement and that employee satisfaction is critical to an organization’s success. At Syracuse University, we have over 5,500 employees performing so many roles—faculty, staff, student employees.  Each and every day, our employees complete amazing feats, from teaching, researching, answering questions, processing information and data, fixing our buildings, preparing and serving food, guiding students and prospective students.  The University has a rich history of doing amazing things through its amazing employees, for over 150 years.  Many leaders, managers, supervisors and employees know the importance of recognition and showing appreciation. And employee recognition does not and should not simply be about a one-day event.  There are so many simple ways to recognize employees, including:
  • A hand-written note or brief thank you note, even by email or a text message.   It does not need to be lengthy, but it should be honest, authentic and tailored to a specific accomplishment.
  • Taking the time to stop, reflect and approach a colleague and say, “Hey, I really appreciate you for the work that you did on that project” or “I noticed how you handled that situation.  I appreciate it and I learned that I am going to do the same when I face a similar situation”.
  • In the right situations, sharing recognition and appreciation beyond the individual to a group, team or division, can be inspiring for the individual and also their colleagues.  Even the use of a bulletin board, for a “Kudos Corner”, is a simple way to recognize others.
The opportunities are endless and are only limited by your imagination and assurances that it achieves the simple goal of recognizing that we are all doing amazing things. Particularly, as these times seem to be uncharted and acutely uncertain with the changes being brought about by abrupt changes directed from Washington, DC, I believe it is even more important going forward this year, to take the time to recognize each other for the amazing things that we do. So, I strongly encourage you to stop on a regular basis and acknowledge the great work of each of our employees through simple acts of gratitude.  And on this Employee Appreciation Day—to our 5,500 PLUS—deepest and sincere THANK YOU FOR BEING AMAZING. Sincerely, Andrew Gordon Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer