HR News

2026 Job Fair!

We are hiring!! Syracuse University is hosting a job fair on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Opportunities are available on the campus culinary team, in Campus Dining (union and non-union positions), in Dome Concessions and campus events, and on the Dome Operations team.

Bring your resume! On-the-spot interviews will be held for all attendees.

Summer Office Hours

Summer office hours begin the Monday after commencement, May 11th, and remain in effect until the Friday before the first week of classes of the fall semester. Summer office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please check with your supervisor if there are any questions as to whether summer hours apply to your role.

Becoming Orange: New Employee Orientation

Fifty new community members were welcomed recently at Becoming Orange: New Employee Orientation, a program offered by the Office of Human Resources.

Important Notice Regarding Year-End Benefits Deductions for Hourly Employees

As we approach the end of the calendar year, non-exempt (hourly) employees should be aware of an important and favorable detail regarding year-end employee benefit plan deductions. Due to the structure of the hourly payroll cycle, the 2025 calendar year includes 53 pay weeks.

As a result, the final hourly pay period of the year, covering Dec. 25, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025, and paid on Jan. 7, 2026, will not include deductions for employee benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, and Flexible Spending Account contributions.

Deductions associated with 2026 benefit plan elections will begin with the Jan. 14, 2026, paycheck. This applies only to hourly employees. All benefit plan elections will remain effective as of Jan. 1, 2026.

As always, we encourage all employees to review their paychecks carefully. Questions regarding earnings or deductions should be directed to the Payroll Service Center. Questions related to benefit plan elections should be directed to HR Shared Services. Both offices can be reached at 315.443.4042.

Carebridge to Become AllOne Health Jan. 1, 2026

Dear Colleagues:

I want to inform you of an important change to our Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Carebridge will become AllOne Health. This change maintains the confidential, high-quality support you and your family members currently receive.

What’s new beginning Jan. 1, 2026:

  • New member phone number: 800.451.1834
  • Updated website: The CarebridgeNow.com website will automatically redirect to AllOneHealth.com
  • Medical Advocacy support: Receive assistance navigating insurance, finding doctors, securing medical equipment and p,lanning for care transitions
  • Personal Assistant services: Get referrals for travel, entertainment, professional services, cleaning, home food deliver,y and help with everyday tasks

Services that remain unchanged:

  • Six counseling sessions per issue per year
  • Life coaching, financial consultation, legal referrals, and work-life resources
  • Uninterrupted care: Current Carebridge clients will be contacted directly by AllOne Health with no gap in service
  • The existing Carebridge phone number (800.437.0911) will continue working for the next year, through Dec. 31, 2026

What you need to do after Jan. 1, 2026:

  • Begin using the AllOne Health member phone number: 800.451.1834

Your well-being matters to us. I encourage you to take full advantage of these comprehensive confidential resources available to you and your covered family members.

Best regards,

Alex Dietrich
Interim Chief Human Resources Officer

Important Benefit Deadlines Approaching for Faculty and Staff

Friday, Dec. 5, is the last day to apply for reduced health plan contributions under Schedule B and the dependent care subsidy.

Reduced Health Plan Contributions—Deadline Dec. 5

Faculty and staff may qualify for reduced health plan contributions, based on household income and size. Visit the Schedule B webpage for eligibility guidelines and to apply.

Dependent Care Subsidy—Deadline Dec. 5

The University offers subsidies to help faculty and staff with dependent care expenses. Visit the Dependent Care Subsidy webpage for eligibility information and to apply.

Supplemental Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

Faculty and staff who newly elected or increased supplemental life insurance during Open Enrollment must complete the MetLife Statement of Health form and return it to MetLife. Those who newly elected long term disability insurance through The Standard must complete a Medical History Statement form and return it to The Standard. Elections will not go into effect until the application is reviewed and approved by the vendors and Human Resources is notified.

Questions?

Visit the benefits section of the Human Resources website or contact HR Shared Services at hrservice@syr.edu or 315.443.4042.