Welcome to UC Merced Payroll Services Web Site
Campus Payroll Services is responsible for managing payroll obligations arising from employment services to the university The department also maintains personnel information for all Academic and Administrative personnel. While the most obvious function of the campus payroll services is issuing payments to staff and faculty, the department is also responsible for a multitude of backend payroll services such as tax withholding and payments, insurance and benefits payments, garnishment, annual W-2s, many legal and procedural functions as well as providing data for other computing services.
Phased Retirement Program (PRP)
The Phased Retirement Program enables eligible Career Staff members (except the Senior Management Group) to voluntarily reduce their working time and corresponding pay in exchange for a lump sum incentive upon retirement at the end of participation.
Click Here - To learn more about the Phased Retirement Program
Information on the Transition Assistance Program & Biweekly Pay Cycle Standardization
Effective April 1, 2012, UC Merced will make available two types of Transition Assistance Programs for eligible non-exempt career or contract employee impacted by the July 1, 2012 conversion from monthly to biweekly pay cycles.
The Vacation Cash Out Program is an exception to the policy, vacation leave/comp time cash out of up to 40 hours. The request period is currently open and will close on June 22, 2012 by 5pm. Employees will need to submit the completed Vacation Cash Out Application to Payroll Services. Upon approval, the disbursements of the funds will be made available on July 18, 2012.
The Loan Program is an interest free loan with a minimum amount of $100.00 and a maximum amount of $1000. The request period will begin April 1, 2012 and close on June 22, 2012 by 5pm. Employees will need to submit the completed Loan Program Application to Payroll Services. Upon approval, the disbursements of the funds will be made available on July 18, 2012.
Please forward completed application to Payroll Services via fax (209) 228-2926 or mail to 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343.
Resources for non-exempt employees migrating to bi-weekly pay cycles July 1st.
Bi-Weekly Conversion FAQ
Bi-Weekly Deduction Schedule Matrix
Bi-Weekly Payroll Calendar
Bi-weekly Benefits Deduction Schedule - Effective July 1, 2012
Holiday Pay Table
Timesheet Deadlines
Transition Example (MO to BW)
Bi-Weekly Cash Flow Exercise
Paycheck City Calculator- New
Resources: Deduction Matrix For PayCheck City Calculator
Vacation Cash Out Program
Loan Program
UC Merced has been chosen as an Early Adopter of the new Payroll/HR system. UC Path, the official name for the PPS replacement initiative will be moving forward towards implementation.
Click Here -To learn more about the PeopleSoft Implementation at UC Merced!
Contact Information
For general questions related to Payroll Services please send an email to
payroll@ucmerced.edu. Want to receive updates from Payroll Services?
Click Here to sign up for the UC Merced Payroll List Serve.
We are on campus every Friday in KL201, so please feel to drop by if you have a question!
Should you have an urgent matter please call:
Pam Heintzleman, CPP- Director Payroll Services
Telephone: (209) 228-2PAY (2729)
Emily Bustos, CPP- Prin. Analyst Payroll Services
Telephone: (209) 228-2PAY(2729)
Lisa Hua - Sr. Admin Analyst
Telephone: (209) 228-4130