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.
HR Council
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.
State Health Plan Updates for 2027 and 2028
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Course Offering: Intro to Public Employment Law
Professional Development Opportunity — Registration for the UNC School of Government’s “Introduction to Public Employment Law” course will open on Wednesday, July 22.
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.
Faculty Realignment Incentive Program Information Available
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FY26 Paid Parental Leave Reporting Deadline (7/10/26)
All agencies and universities are charged with collecting and reporting the usage of Paid Parental Leave to OSHR. Please submit your report by July 10, 2026, via Smartsheet, using the reporting period of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, along with any eligible usage from FY25 that was utilized in FY26.
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.
Save the Date: Senior Leader Onboarding 2026
The UNC System Office will host Senior Leader Onboarding on October 1–2, 2026 for newly appointed or interim cabinet-level leaders across the System.
JCAT Realignment Project Update (as of 6/4/26)
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