UW Payroll & Benefits Information
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) maintains the most up-to-date payroll and benefits information. However, SMPH is happy to provide some targeted resources and links below.
Eligibility for many benefits is determined by if the position is covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Employees covered by the WRS:
- University Staff
- Faculty
- Academic Staff
- Limited Appointments
Resources for employees covered by WRS
Secondary Retirement option outside of WRS
Employees not covered by the WRS:
- Graduate Assistants
- Employees-in-Training (including postdocs)
- Fellows and Scholars
- Short-Term Academic Staff
Resources for employees not covered by WRS
UW Medical Foundation (UWMF) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits
SMPH employees who also have appointments with UWMF or VA may also be eligible for benefits through those organizations. We have created a side-by-side comparison table to help you determine your options.
Postdoctoral Absence Policy and Training
Information
The following resources can help you understand changes resulting from the implementation of policy number UW5088, which governs absence with pay and legal holidays for all eligible UW-Madison postdocs.
Additional Campus Resources
Employee Assistance Office
Confidential consultation services for UW–Madison employees and their families.
Ombuds Office
A safe place where UW-Madison employees can seek guidance regarding workplace concerns at any time, without fear of reprisal, and at no cost to them.