Welcome to ISU Human Resources
UHR MISSION
UHR is committed to advancing Iowa State University as a premier place to work and learn.
Explore the valuable self-help resources to answer common questions found within our Human Resources Portal.
Academic Year
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer/Holiday Hours
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Retirement Planning Resource
TIAA 1:1 retirement planning consultations are held on campus the second Tuesday and third Thursday of each month in 3680 Beardshear Hall, and the third Thursday of each month in 1127 Communications Building. Virtual meetings are also available.
Adventure2 Year Six Launched August 2
Year six of Adventure2, ISU's employee well-being program, went live on August 2. The program focuses on all aspects of well-being (community, mental, physical, spiritual, emotional and financial) and rewards users for completing activities that help them reach their goals. Click the link below to get started today.
New Adoption Benefit Available
ISU employees who adopt a child can now take advantage of a new financial assistance benefit offered by the university. The program, which began on July 1 and is part of a three-year pilot approved by the state Board of Regents, reimburses eligible expenses up to $5,000 per adoption. Visit the program webpage below for additional details, including a full list of qualifying expenses.
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Employee Tools
New Employees
Everything new employees need to know when beginning their adventure at Iowa State.
Student Employees
Information for graduate and undergraduate student employees.
Retired Employees
Getting ready to retire or currently retired? Learn how your adventure continues.
