Human Resources
Winona State’s Department of Human Resources is dedicated to building a workforce that delivers excellence in education.
Whether you are an interested job seeker, a new employee, or a current WSU community member, we are here to help.
The Human Resources team is committed to building a community of learners where all are welcome, respected, and valued. We strive to carry out WSU’s mission through integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Announcements
Oct. 1-31
The Combined Charities Campaign is an annual charitable giving campaign for MN state employees.
Make a donation today!
Oct. 31
There’s goulish fun for everyone and prizes are up for grabs!
View the 2024 Halloween Costume Contest Rules (PDF).
Employees have several IDs numbers that are essential for everyday campus tasks.
Every employee is assigned a State of Minnesota employee identification number referred to as a State ID or SEMA4 ID Number.
Use this identification number to log into the State of Minnesota Employee Self-Service Portal, where you can:
- manage direct deposit
- view paystubs
- access tax forms including the W-2, W-4 and 1095-C
- enroll in benefits view benefit elections
- manage voluntary retirement deductions
You can locate the 8-digit number in Workday by going to the Overview page and then IDs tab.
Every employee is assigned a Minnesota State system employee identification number referred to as the StarID or MinnState ID.
Use this identification number to:
- log into your WSU computer
- access Office365, email, WarriorSpace and D2L Brightspace
- access the Minnesota State Employee Home
Visit the StarID website to activate your StarID or reset your password.
Every employee is assigned a Workday identification number. This will be needed for various business processes completed in Workday: Business Office transactions (credit card, purchase orders, etc).
Every WSU employee is assigned a WSU Tech ID number, which is printed on your Warrior ID card.
The Warrior ID card is used for door access. You can locate the 8-digit number in Minnesota State Employee Home under My Jobs.
You can also contact the Technical Support Center to get this ID number.
Calendars
It’s good to “be-in-the-know” about timesheet deadlines, pay dates, and paid holidays.
- eTimesheet Deadlines: accessed via Minnesota State Employee Home under HR/Payroll Contacts
- MMB Payroll Calendars: Some holidays may not apply to WSU
- WSU 2024 Holiday Schedule (PDF)
- WSU Academic Calendars
Policies & Procedures
Have questions? Feel free to reach out or stop by our office in Somsen Hall 114.