HR Council

Staff Assembly July Delegate Meeting Preview

The UNC System Staff Assembly will meet on Monday and Tuesday, July 20-21 for their Summer 2026 in-person meeting, hosted by Fayetteville State University. Among the updates to be provided are a presentation by System CFO Jennifer Haygood, a review of Shared Services offered by the System Office updates regarding recent legislation and the state budget, and the standard HR Update.

2026 Appropriations Act Updates

While the General Assembly has released its proposed budget, the appropriations process is ongoing and the legislation has not yet been finalized. You can find the bill text and committee report here. We will continue to monitor the budget as it moves through the legislative process and provide updates as they become available. 

Recap from HR Council Virtual Meeting (6/24/26)

Thank you to all who joined the HR Council virtual meeting on June 24. You can access a copy of the slide deck that was shared during the meeting via the included link. Information and contact information is also available regarding the State Employees Association of North Carolina.

July 2026 HRDM Release

The July 2026 semi-annual HRDM release will see a number of new fields and validations. A summary of those updates is included here. HRIS liaisons have had regular communications over the past 6+ months regarding these planned changes. ERP managers should have completed all systems testing to prepare for the July implementation.