NIU is replacing paper and PDF time-reporting processes with MyTime, a new online timekeeping system. Beginning March 1, 2027, employees will use MyTime to record time and report time off electronically.
MyTime also brings State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (SOEEA) reporting into the same system used for time and leave reporting, eliminating a separate reporting process for affected employees.
Questions? Email payroll@niu.edu, contact your supervisor or attend a training session or drop-in support opportunity.
MyTime replaces paper- and PDF-based processes with a streamlined online workflow. Employees will record time and time off in one system, supervisors will approve records electronically and Payroll will receive information directly from MyTime. This reduces paperwork, eliminates duplicate processes and simplifies record submission and approval.
Watch your email for specifics about training and updates related to the MyTime system.
See MyTime in action during online demonstration sessions.
Training schedules are published and registration becomes available.
Role-based training sessions for employees, supervisors and faculty, plus drop-in support opportunities. February 2027 is the final reporting period using paper and PDF forms.
Employees begin using MyTime to record time and time off.
The change affects how time is reported and approved, not how employees are paid.
Hourly employees will record time and leave time electronically using the method assigned by their department: the web, the mobile app or a time clock (using their OneCard). MyTime will build timesheets automatically and replace paper time-reporting processes.
Salaried employees will report time off and complete applicable SOEEA reporting in MyTime instead of using separate forms and reporting tools.
Faculty will begin reporting leave time and completing SOEEA reporting in MyTime starting March 1. Faculty will receive training and guidance on new SOEEA reporting requirements and MyTime processes. This change does not affect appointments, workload expectations or compensation.
Supervisors will review, approve and, when necessary, return employee submissions for revision directly within MyTime.
Student employees will also transition to MyTime. Additional information will be shared with student employees and supervisors as implementation details are finalized.
Before March 1:
Future phases will add features such as leave and absence management and leave balance tracking. Information about upcoming enhancements will be shared before implementation.
Guides and step-by-step job aids will be available here starting in January.