New Employee Benefits Orientation
Welcome to Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é and congratulations on joining our community! The office of human resources strives to create a workplace and working community which models for our students "strong truths, well lived."
As a benefits-eligible employee, you will have access to an excellent benefits package that includes several health plan options, perks and discounts, and an opportunity to work with faculty, staff, and other members of our community who enrich our university—and the community beyond our campus—in so many ways.
Before you begin the self-guided benefits orientation, please take time to review the Employee Resource Guide. This guide will help you navigate through your new journey with us, providing essential information and resources. We are here to support you. We encourage you to ask questions, explore, and connect with the community. Together, we can achieve great things!
Ready to start your self-guided orientation? Let's Begin!
Step 1: Learn about our Benefits and Wellness Plans with these enrollment support tools
Watch the 30-minute .
Let our Virtual Benefits Counselor help you enroll.
Benefits Hotline 877-716-6618 or loyola@psafinancial.com
Step 2: Enroll in Benefits via Workday
During your Onboarding, you will receive an automated benefit enrollment task in your Workday inbox. Follow the instructions to enroll in your health benefits. If you need assistance understanding your benefit options please contact the benefits & wellness office at humanresources@loyola.edu or 410-617-1365.
The effective date of your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire or coinciding with your date of hire if you were hired on the first of the month. You will have 30 days from your hire date to complete your benefits enrollment.
* Important Payroll Information: If your enrollment is completed after the effective date, all back premiums will be deducted from your first available pay check.
Log into your Workday Account at . If you are unable to access Workday contact ots@loyola.edu or 410-617-5555.
Step 3: Additional Benefits and Employment Resources (review at your own pace)
After you have completed your benefits enrollment in Workday, take some time to review the following additional benefits and important employment information. Please note the following are brief summaries for informational purposes. For the full policy and program details, all faculty should refer to the Faculty Handbook and all staff and administrators should refer to the Staff and Administrator Policy Manual.
403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
403(b) Retirement Plan: Benefits-eligible full-time, core, and 4/5ths faculty, administrators, and staff are eligible to enroll in the 403b plan and make tax-deferred payroll contributions immediately. Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éwill contribute to their 403b after they have completed the 1 year waiting period. However, it may be possible to waive the waiting period if they have satisfied the eligibility requirements at another four-year higher education institution immediately preceding (right before) their Ãå±±ÂÖ¼éemployment start date. To determine eligibility they must send the Retirement Verification Form to their previous employer for certification. Part-time faculty, administrators, and staff are eligible to enroll and make tax-deferred contributions through payroll. However, Loyola’s employer contribution is only available to those who met the required service hours in the previous calendar plan year. To maintain eligibility for Loyola’s contribution, individuals must continue to satisfy the ongoing service hours requirement.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off:
All regular full-time and part-time administrators and staff accrue vacation and sick
leave every pay period. Paid leave will be available to use after their provisional period is successfully completed.
Executives do not accrue paid leave. Please contact Benefits & Wellness at 410-617-1365 with questions.
Faculty do not accrue paid leave. They should contact their Chair or refer to the Faculty Handbook.
Paid Holiday Schedule: All regular full-time and part-time faculty, administrators, and staff are eligible for paid holidays.
Additional Benefits and Wellness Resources
Tuition Remission: Benefits-eligible full-time faculty, administrators, and staff and their legal spouses and dependent children are eligible for tuition remission benefits. Regular core, 4/5ths, and part-time faculty, administrators, and staff are eligible for tuition remission benefits on a pro-rated basis. Their legal spouse and dependent children are not eligible for tuition remission benefits. Tuition remission applies only to tuition charges. Complete eligibility rules, including the required waiting periods are available on the tuition remission webpage.
Child Care Voucher Program: Benefits-eligible employees may participate in the program following 1 month of employment. Payment requests must be submitted in Workday as a "One Time Payment to Myself". Instructions are available by accessing Digital Transformation - link located on your Inside.Ãå±±ÂÖ¼édashboard.
Employee Assistance Program: Benefits-eligible full-time, core, and 4/5ths faculty, administrators, and staff will have access to all free services provided by the EAP after they have completed 6 months of employment. EAP services includes counseling/therapy, daycare/adult daycare locator, will preparation, and financial wellness to mention a few.
Policy Manuals
Important Employment Resources
Employee Resource Guide: All Loyola-related information in one source
Human Resources: Directory of human resources staff
A-Z Index: Department Directory
The information provided on this site is intended to offer a general overview of Loyola's benefits and policies. While we strive to ensure accuracy and clarity, the content may be subject to updates or changes. This page does not constitute a contract or guarantee of benefits. New employees should refer to official plan documents, HR policies, and communications from the Benefits Office for definitive details regarding eligibility, coverage, and enrollment procedures. If you have questions or need personalized guidance, please contact Human Resources directly.