Contact Compensation
PAR Processing
106 Bosworth Hall
631 S. Limestone
Lexington, KY 40506-0652
Phone: (859) 257-9555 option 6
Email: ukpar_team@uky.edu
Fax: (859) 257-8514
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Fri
Compensation Consultants
2317 Alumni Park Plaza
Lexington, KY 40517
Phone: (859) 257-9555 option 6
Fax: (859) 257-6867
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Fri
Payroll-related questions regarding paychecks, deductions, direct deposit or W-2 tax forms
Payroll Services
(859) 257-3946
https://www.uky.edu/ufs/payroll-services
I-9 information and assistance
Yankuba Banda in Employment
106 Bosworth Hall
(859) 257-9643
More information on verification with I-9
For payroll authorization records (PARs) or related SAP screens and documents:
For questions concerning PAR processing, please email UKPAR_TEAM@uky.edu.
For questions relating to job classification or compensation policy issues, please contact one of the following individuals:
About Compensation
The Compensation Office is responsible for:
- Managing the classification and compensation system for all staff positions
- The review of requests establishing new positions.
- The re-evaluation of requests for existing positions
- The collection and management of salary survey analysis data.
- Interpretation of University policies and procedures and state and federal laws which pertain to compensation issues
- Approval of all payroll documents prior to final processing and payment
- Facilitation and end year support of SAP HR System
Frequently asked questions
Should I receive compensation if I am on-call?
The Fair Labor Standards Act provides an employee who is required to remain on-call on the employer's premises or so close thereto that he or she cannot use the time effectively for his or her own purposes, is considered to be working while on-call. An employee who is not required to remain on the employer's premises, but is merely required to leave word at his/her home or with the University official where he or she may be reached is not considered to be working while on-call.
Must overtime work be pre-approved?
Yes, there are no exceptions. Employees can be disciplined for working overtime if it has not been pre-approved.
How do I correct a social security number, which has been incorrectly entered in SAP?
The departmental business office should send a memo stating the correct number as well as a copy of the social security card to: Payroll Department, 340 Peterson Service Building, University of Kentucky.
What are I-9's and why are they necessary?
In 1986, Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act, a law which requires every employer to implement employee authorization for those individuals who are legally eligible to work---citizens, naturals and aliens authorized to work in the United States. To comply with this Federal Law, all new employees (regular and temporary, including student employees; part- half- and full-time) are required to complete an Immigration form called the I-9 verification form. New employees are not allowed to work until they have completed the I-9 verification form.
For more information, please visit the I-9 documentation page.
When is shift differential paid?
If a position is approved to receive a differential, the amount shall be added to the regular rate of pay for employees working on second and third shift operations. The employee must work that shift on a regular basis.
When should a job evaluation/re-evaluation be initiated?
Positions may change in work content or responsibility. A position may be re-evaluated when there has been a significant change in the required skills and responsibilities.
The following reasons are not justification for re-evaluating a position: a pending job offer, exceptional qualifications of the employee, employee personality, scarcity of new employees, financial need, relative efficiency, volume of work, length of service, unusual diligence or overtime, and changes in the position's appointment status (i.e. 50% FTE to 100% FTE ).
More information: HR Policy and Procedure 30.0
What happens during a job evaluation/re-evaluation?
The Compensation Consultant may contact the requestor and conduct an in-person or telephone interview with the departmental administrator, budget person, or supervisor of the position. The Compensation Consultant reviews the Job Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ), interview notes, supporting data, etc., taking into consideration:
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Scope and breadth of position's function
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Level/impact of decision making authority
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Reporting structure above and below the position
The Compensation Consultant reviews duties and responsibilities of the position:
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Comparing to previous written position description
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Comparing to other positions of similar duties
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Comparing to positions of similar scope and responsibility within department, colleges and/or University
The Compensation Consultant makes a determination of the appropriate title and grade and contacts the requestor if additional information is needed. The following outcomes are possible:
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Retain present classification
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Re-evaluate to a different title and grade (could be higher or lower)
Who initiates a job evaluation/re-evaluation?
The head of the department, or comparable unit, initiates job evaluation/re-evaluations for exempt and non-exempt positions. HR cannot evaluate positions without the appropriate approvals.
Where can copies of position descriptions be obtained?
The most recent position description is available on line. Use this link to access the instructions: https://hr.uky.edu/sites/www.uky.edu.hr/files/employ/documents/How_to_View_Your_Own_Position_Description.pdf
What is the difference between an exempt and a non-exempt position?
Positions are determined to be exempt or non-exempt based on job duties, responsibilities, salary, and in some cases, minimum salary and/or education required. The determination is made under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. An exempt position is not eligible for overtime, whereas a non-exempt position must be compensated at time-and-one-half for all hours worked over forty (40) in a workweek.
What happens to the PAR once the PAR Processor receives it?
Oftentimes when Compensation receives a PAR, it is necessary for the PAR to go through one of the other HR offices for other approvals prior to being approved by a PAR Processor (examples include new hires, re-hires, temporary employees, FMLs, Workers Compensation, and others).
Securing further approvals can sometimes prevent immediate approval by the PAR Processors. Please keep in mind that certain delays may occur while working through this process; however, every effort is made by the Compensation staff to process each PAR by the allotted deadline.
How do you calculate overtime in dual employment with different rates of pay?
This requires the payment of the gross weighted average calculated weekly. If this situation occurs, please contact the Compensation Office.
Where do I find information related to regulations on travel time?
Information concerning in state regulations on travel time (please refer to section 7):
https://legislature.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Information concerning out of state travel time:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/22-flsa-hours-worked
Or you may contact the Compensation Department at 859-257-9555, option 6.
Can an Employer accept someone who is willing to do work on a volunteer basis?
No, an employer cannot accept someone volunteering for a job that we normally pay for doing.
What are some other helpful laws, policies, procedures, regulations, etc.?
UK HR Policies and Procedures are located here: https://hr.uky.edu/policies
UK Administrative Regulations are located here: /regs/administrative-regulations-ar
UK Governing Regulations are located here: /regs/governing-regulations-gr
The United States Department of Labor provides an inclusive list of labor laws in its Employment Law Guide. This Guide describes the major statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses. Statutory and regulatory changes will occur over time, which may affect the information in this Guide. For the latest information on all laws check this site periodically: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/elg/
Various Kentucky labor laws and information may be accessed here: https://www.labor.ky.gov/Pages/Labor-Home.aspx