EHE Useful Acronyms
This document was created for EHE new employees to provide definitions for many of the acronyms we use. EHE Useful Acronyms
EHE HR And GA Processing Calendar
EHE HR in collaboration with our GA Manager have created an EHE HR and GA Calendar that will provide you with ALL EHE HR and GA deadlines and processing dates. We created this document to provide transparency and support our proactive not reactive approach, to support operational excellence.
Finance Approval for HR Action Request
The Finance approval form was created by Office of Finance and Business Services (OFBS) & Human Resources (HR) to assist in capturing the necessary preapprovals for HR Action Requests. The purpose of this form is to obtain fiscal approval for an HR transaction regardless of the funding source. Form must be completed in its entirety.
**If you do not have “sender” access for DocuSign, you will need to complete the DocuSign sender training and request access before you can utilize the form. Once training is completed the HR Action DocuSign will be available here.
Please review the template workflow process.
HR Action Request Guidelines
Contact your EHE HR consultant with any questions.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts
The Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSA) reimburses Eligible Employees for expenses that support overall health and wellness. The Program reimburses up to $500 of purchases and activities related to emotional, physical, financial, and social well-being.
An “Eligible Employee” generally includes an Ohio State employee who holds an eligible appointment of fulltime or part-time (at least 50% FTE) in a regular, term or seasonal position. For more information, please click this link to see how you can utilize the LSA program.
Administrative Resource Center (ARC)
The Administrative Resource Center is useful in providing guides, job aids, training and more for current users of Ohio State's Workday users.
Policy Reminder: Whistleblower
All faculty, staff, students and volunteers should report suspected or actual wrongful conduct, as outlined in the Whistleblower Policy 1.40. Ohio State is committed to protecting individuals from interference with making a protected disclosure, from retaliation for having made a protected disclosure or for having refused an illegal order. Faculty, staff, students and volunteers may not retaliate against an individual who has made a protected disclosure, participated in an investigation involving a protected disclosure, or who has refused to obey an illegal order. No faculty, staff, student or volunteer may directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the official authority or influence of their positions or offices to interfere with the right of an individual to make a protected disclosure.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program Provides job opportunities for eligible students with financial need who are enrolled at least half time, allowing them to earn money to help pay indirect education expenses. The program encourages community service work and employment related to their course of study.
The best way to be prepared is to have your job posts available when students are actively looking for work. Historically, peak hiring for autumn is mid-July to mid-September. Reach out to your HR Consultant to begin your FWS Job Requisition to start the hire process. Any additional questions and/or information can be found at the following weblinks:
Helpful FWS resources
FWS Hiring Check List
FWS Fact Sheet
Status Report Instructions for FWS
New to FWS? Resources to get up to speed:
- FWS Employer FAQ: https://sfa.osu.edu/jobs/contact-us/fws-employer-faq
- FWS Employer Basics: https://sfa.osu.edu/jobs/employer-services/federal-work-study-on-campus-employer
HR Connection
All HR questions for payroll and benefits inquiries should be directed HR Connection, Ohio State’s shared services operation and primary point of contact for HR and payroll needs. HR Connection provides support for employee inquiries across the areas of benefits, compensation, employee and labor relations, talent, and payroll. The contact information is provided below. In addition, HR Connection provides knowledge-based articles and resources to support Workday processes.
HR Connection:
- ServiceNow Portal: https://hrconnection.osu.edu
- Phone: (614) 247-myHR (6947)
- Email: HRConnection@osu.edu
Student Loan Forgiveness
As a public service employer, Ohio State employees may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
When submitting a PSLF form, the process includes having the form signed by the Ohio State Office of Human Resources. You can go to the PSLF tool to create your form. You will need to submit your form through HRConnection.osu.edu with page one completed and signed.
Additionally, to help navigate the process requirements, Ohio State employees and their dependents have exclusive access to free or discounted rates for Savi, a tool that helps borrowers lower their payments and navigate the loan forgiveness process.