FREQUENTLY ASKED PAYROLL QUESTIONS
How can I contact TCNJ’s Payroll Office?
If you have payroll questions and would like to create a service request please visit the Payroll Portal or call 609-771-2087. The Payroll Office is located in the Administrative Services Building, Room 102, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the summer months, the Payroll Office will follow the College’s Energy Savings Program and will be closed as indicated on the schedule posted on the Payroll Office website.
How do I view my payslips?
On the Oracle Cloud homepage (after you log in), click on the ‘Pay’ icon, then ‘My Payslips’. You may need to use the dropdown box and select a ‘Specific Date Range’ to view the most current payslip or payslips older than 3 months.
What is an Employee Identification Number and where do I find it?
Your Employee Identification Number (Empl Id) is a unique number assigned to you when you are entered into the HR/Payroll system. If you are a student employee, it is assigned in PAWS.
Your Employee Identification Number is located on the upper left-hand side of your timesheet or on the upper left-hand side of your paystub underneath your address.
What payment methods does TCNJ offer for payroll payments?
Direct deposit is now mandated by the State of New Jersey. Pursuant to this, new employees must enroll in direct deposit or choose the ADP Wisely Pay card (a refillable debit card). For more information regarding Wisely Pay click here.
Pay statements may be viewed through your ADP dashboard. See more information regarding ADP access here.
How do I enroll in Direct Deposit?
You can easily enroll in direct deposit through the Oracle Cloud system. Please review the direct deposit training guide here.
When am I paid?
Employees are paid biweekly. Click on the link below for quick access to the most updated pay schedules.
How can I obtain copies of my check stubs and pay advice?
For pay statements starting January 2020 and after:
Please log in to myADP here using your TCNJ user ID and password. NOTE: Pay statements and W-2s will be available on myADP for up to three years. You are encouraged to download these documents for safekeeping.
Find more information about using myADP.
For pay statements prior to January 2020:
Email payroll@tcnj.edu with your request.
How do I request a duplicate W-2 form?
For W-2s for the tax year 2020 and thereafter:
Please log into myADP using your TCNJ user ID and password. NOTE: Pay statements and W-2s will be available on myADP for up to three years. You are encouraged to download these documents for safekeeping.
For W-2s for the tax year 2019 and prior:
Complete the W-2 Reprint Request Form.
The form can be faxed to the Payroll Office at 609-637-5142. The request will be processed within 3 business days.
How do I enroll in a credit union?
You can enroll in the Credit Union of New Jersey or Andrews Credit Union via the following links:
How can I increase my credit union deduction?
For Andrews Credit Union Only-Complete an Authorization for Credit Union Deduction Card located in the Payroll Office. The total amount you want to deduct from your paycheck should be listed on the form.
For Credit Union of New Jersey – You may increase your deduction via the direct deposit module in the Oracle Cloud system. Please refer to the direct deposit self-service training guide for additional assistance with adding or modifying your direct deposit allocations.
I have an issue with my time reported on my pay stub. Who do I contact?
Faculty and staff that are salaried employees should contact the Human Resources Office at hr@tcnj.edu. Any employee that is hourly or reporting overtime, should contact their supervisor for assistance. The supervisor may reach out to Payroll if there is an issue that requires intervention (e.g. hours approved on time but not credited in the appropriate payroll).
How do I update my Federal Tax?
To view, add, change, or edit your federal W-4 tax status, please log into the Oracle Cloud system. Instructions for managing your tax withholding information is available through our ‘Self-Service’ website.
Please see important https://payroll.tcnj.edu/self-service/update for W-4 updates for 2020 and forward here.
How do I update my State Tax?
If you are a New Jersey or Pennsylvania resident, you can view, add, change, or edit your state withholding via the Oracle Cloud system. Instructions are available through our ‘Self-Service‘ website. To obtain a paper copy of the NJ-W4, click here.
If you are moving to Pennsylvania, complete the Employee’s Certificate of Non-Residence in New Jersey. View the PDF on how to obtain the PA Employee Certification of Non-Residence in NJ.
Paper forms, if applicable, must be returned to the Payroll Office.