HR receives instructions for Annual Raise Process (ARP)
Following the enactment of the new state budget and having received further clarification
and guidance from the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) and State Human
Resources (OSHR) we have received instructions for the Annual Raise Process (ARP).
All permanent (benefits-eligible) EHRA faculty, EHRA non-faculty, and SHRA employees that were employed in a permanent position at UNCSA on June 30, 2022, are eligible for a 3.5% permanent increase with an effective date of July 1, 2022. The permanent increase will be reflected beginning with the Aug. 31, 2022, paycheck.
We appreciate your patience as we have been working through the details of the ARP. Questions may be directed to HRForms@uncarts.onmicrosoft.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is ELIGIBLE to receive the 3.5% increase to their base salary?
Employees, who were employed in a permanent part-or-full-time benefits-eligible position on June 30, 2022, and are active on the UNCSA payroll in August 2022, will receive the increase.
Are employees who transferred from another university/state agency after June 30, 2022 eligible for the increase?
Yes, employees who were employed in a permanent, benefits-earning position with another university/state agency on June 30, 2022, and are active on the UNCSA payroll in August 2022 will receive the increase.
Who is not eligible?
- Employees hired after June 30, 2022.
- Temporary EHRA faculty, temporary EHRA non-faculty, and temporary SHRA employees.
- Faculty participating in their first year of the Phased Retirement Program.
How will the 3.5% increase be calculated?
- The 3.5% base salary increase will be calculated against the eligible employee’s June 30, 2022, base salary.
- This calculation will exclude temporary additional duties or secondary administrative titles.
- Employees who were in Interim and Acting Appointments on June 30, 2022, will receive the increase calculated against their previous permanent base salary.
How will the 3.5 % increase be calculated if my salary changes?
Employees who received a salary change on July 1, 2022, or later, will receive the 3.5% increase calculated against their June 30, 2022, base salary.
When will the 3.5% increase be reflected in my salary?
For eligible employees, the change in base pay is effective July 1, 2022, and will be reflected in the August paycheck.
Will employees currently on disability or on a leave of absence receive the legislative increase and retroactive lump sum payment?
Employees currently on disability or who are on a leave of absence (paid or unpaid) may be eligible for the legislative increase and retroactive payment upon their return if they satisfy all other criteria as outlined in the ARP instructions.
Will my longevity payment be adjusted to reflect this increase?
Yes, if you received longevity pay in July 2022, you will receive an adjustment to reflect the 3.5% increase.
Will retirement contributions be taken from the retroactive payment?
Yes, the employee retirement contributions will be deducted from the earnings.
If I have questions about the 3.5% increase, who should I contact?
Questions may be directed to HRForms@uncarts.onmicrosoft.com
Contact: Angela Mahoney
Aug. 3, 2022