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UHR Service Center

Summer hours as of 5/15: 

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Contact us at: 

hrshelp@iastate.edu 

(515) 294-4800

3810 Beardshear Hall

Consultations

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.

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News & Announcements

Parenting Support Resources in Adventure2

Parenting Success Solution, provided through RethinkCare, is available now in Adventure2. ISU employees can enroll today to receive access to digital trainings, tips, articles, and exercises to help families raise more resilient children, as well as free consultations with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). 

ENROLL TODAY

 

Meet ALEX: ISU's New Benefits Tool

The Iowa State Benefits team is excited to announce the launch of ALEX, a virtual benefits counselor. ALEX is a fun, interactive guide that explains your benefits options and helps you select the best plans for you. ALEX provides guidance on medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, and more.

MEET ALEX

 

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.

Adoption Assistance

Feedback on UHR

“Thank you for all your guidance and partnership on our workforce planning. I feel confident in our plans as we move forward, as well as proud of the work that's been completed to date. The collaboration with your team has been vital in accomplishing our goals.”

 

“Replies were quick, detailed and helpful, and the follow-up details made the eventual answer more applicable and tailored to my needs."

 

“Thank you so much for your quick help on a question that I was having such a hard time figuring out for myself! It was so appreciated, and it’s great to know we have this resource to help us get our work done!”

 

"The information provided was just what I needed and easy to understand ... You guys are the best!"

 

"I received very prompt and helpful guidance, and my problem was solved quickly and courteously."

 

"Our HR department is the best of any place I've ever worked. Plus, they get back to you right away!"

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