Welcome to Human Resources -  

Hello! On behalf of over 40 experienced and engaged members of the Office of Human Resources, welcome to the California State University, Northridge Human Resource’s web page.

As a group we are committed to our mission of providing excellent human resource programs and services to support the creation and maintenance of an outstanding teaching and learning environment where all people are valued. We fulfill this mission by creating partnerships with our campus colleagues to develop creative systems to attract, retain, develop and engage a diverse and talented group of staff, administrators and faculty.

As a University, we employ more than 4,000 faculty and staff, enroll over 40,000 students, and rank 10th in the nation in bachelor degrees awarded to underrepresented students.  While you read these pages you will see that this is a great place to work because of our genuine commitment to people as we incorporate a “culture of caring” into all that we do and in how we do it.

In our written material and in the people you interact with, you will see that we emphasize: personal competence, professionalism, personal engagement, creativity, personal accountability and the value of diversity in the workforce. If you have trouble finding the information you are looking for within these pages, please contact us, or stop by Valera Hall, Room 165.

We invite you to learn, engage, and connect with your colleagues by taking advantage of the many training and development opportunities available through the Professional & Personal Development Program. 

Mailing Address & 2024 W-2 Forms | Update by December 13

2024 W-2s will be issued in January by the State Controller's Office and mailed to the address on record in SOLAR HR as of close of business, Friday, December 13, 2024. If your mailing address has changed, please go online today and update your records through the CSUN Portal. Once logged on to the CSUN Portal:  

1. Navigate to the “HR” tab
2. Select “Personal Information”
3. Select “Update Personal Information”
4. Select “Change home/mailing address”

Remember - current and past (up to four years) W-2 and monthly earning statements are available online through your Cal Employee Connect account.

2025 Health Plan Premiums and Voluntary Benefit Deductions

Please remember to check your January pay warrant for your benefit deductions and report any discrepancies to your Benefits Representative. If you made any changes during the Fall 2024 Open Enrollment Period, your new plan(s) and premium should be reflected on your January 2025 pay warrant. In addition, you should receive written confirmation from your health plan and identification cards (as applicable) in mid-December. Watch out for these in your home mailbox.

View the 2024-2025_health_plan_premium_comparison_chart.pdf which is also available on the Benefits Administration webpage.

As a reminder, you can view your benefit elections under the Benefits Summary and the Dependent and Beneficiary Coverage Summary in the portal. If you submitted forms to make changes as part of Open Enrollment, change the date to 1/1/2025 and select Go.

Calm - for CSUN Employees

Human Resources is pleased to provide access to the Calm app as your newest wellness resource!  Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Calm’s diverse content library offers resources to suit your schedule and needs. Explore guided meditations and specialized music playlists to help with stress and focus, mindful movement video and audio, relaxing Sleep Stories, tailored content for children, wisdom-filled masterclasses led by experts, and much more.

Employees with Kaiser Permanente as their health plan provider already have access to Calm and may sign-up directly through Kaiser.

All other state-side employees, including student employees, should visit our Calm webpage and simply follow the instructions to gain full access to Calm - the #1 app for mental fitness.

Employee Assistance Program - Life Matters Resources

CSUN faculty, staff and their family/household members are reminded that they have access to your Employee Assistance Program - LifeMatters. Employees can call LifeMatters, or access information and helpful resources 24 hours/7 days a week via your computer or mobile device. Visit mylifematters.com or download the app for free, confidential access to services. Log in to the CSUN Portal here if you need the LifeMatters phone number or website password. CSUN Portal > HR > Benefits > LifeMatters

LifeMatters 

Remember, if you feel that you are struggling--at any time--with what you are hearing, seeing, or reading, help is available. Reach out to a loved one or friend for support and connect with your assistance provider to discuss your options and locate a professional who can provide the guidance and reinforcement needed to help you address your concerns.