Payroll

The Office of Payroll is a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to paying University employees on-time and accurately, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the University’s mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership. We provide payroll processing  that is accurate, timely and in compliance with University policy and federal and state regulations. We respond to the unique needs of a diverse community by maintaining confidentiality, embracing the individuality of our employees, and working as a team with other departments to ensure all employees are paid both accurately and on time, creating an environment of trust and accountability for our work. 

Announcements

EARLY DISMISSAL BEFORE DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS or for SUMMER FRIDAYS PROGRAM

The University provides an early dismissal at 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to designated holidays, including Easter Observance and Thanksgiving.

Also, the University celebrates our Summer Fridays Program with early dismissal at 1:00 p.m. on select Fridays during the summer. 

Offices remain open and operational until the scheduled early dismissal, with supervisors coordinating coverage as needed. Classes will continue as scheduled, and employees should plan accordingly.

How to Enter Early Dismissal in Paycom?

Non-exempt (hourly) employees: Eligible staff employees should request “Early Dismissal” in Paycom for any remaining hours from the announced early dismissal time to the end of the employee's scheduled shift.

Example:

An employee scheduled to work 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with a 30-minute lunch break):

• Record actual hours worked (e.g., 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Under Time Off Request, enter Early Dismissal for remaining hours of the normally scheduled workday (e.g., 1.5 hours and indicate the starting time as 3:00 p.m.)
• Total hours should equal the employee’s regular workday, 8 hours in this example.

           If approved to work beyond 3:00 p.m.:

• Record actual hours worked (e.g., until 3:30 p.m.)
• Under Time Off Request, enter Early Dismissal for the remaining balance of hours for the normally scheduled workday (e.g., 1.0 hour and indicate the start time as 3:30 p.m.)
• Total hours should equal the employee’s regular workday, 8 hours in this example. 

Exempt employees: Eligible staff employees do not need to take any action. Regular pay will continue.

Additional Notes:

• All employees who are off work due to scheduled vacation, leave, or use of sick time do not qualify for Early Dismissal and should record the full day using sick or vacation time.
• Holidays are preloaded in Paycom timesheets for eligible employees may be viewed under the Time Management tab.
• Part-time. temporary. or contract employees are not eligible for Early Dismissal. Supervisors may consider flexing schedules where appropriate.
• Student employees may not work during office closures.

PAYCOM TIME & ATTENDANCE

Time in and out punches using campus kiosks and web app is now available. A campus map identifying location of kiosks will be posted soon. Helpful guides for web and kiosk usage are below. 

Web Timeclock Guide

Kiosk Timeclock Guide

2025 W-2 wage statements will be available in Paycom in January

Missed Payment Form
If you did not enter hours into web time entry you will need to fill out a Missed Payment Form. Please have your supervisor sign the form and return it to Payroll. 

Minimum Wage 
Oregon Minimum Wage is $16.30 per hour effective 7/1/2025

Social Security Wage Base
2024 = $168,600
2025 = $176,100
2026 = $184,500

Tax Withholding Calculators
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the way tax is calculated. The IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue encourage everyone to perform a "paycheck checkup" to see if you have the right amount of tax withheld for your personal situation.

What is the EIC?
The EIC is a refundable tax credit for certain workers. Follow the link below to learn more. 

Notice 797 

IRS Tax Withholding Estimator 

Oregon Department of Revenue Tax Withholding Calculator