Employee Self-Service (ESS), is a web based resource where employees can view their personal payroll, benefits and leave information.  In ESS, employees also have the ability to update or change personal information such direct deposit and home address.

To log on to the ESS secured website, users must have employment information in the system, including a UW NetID and password.

Information that an employee can view:

• Job profile
• Address (campus and home)
• Earnings
• Payroll Taxes
• Insurance
• Retirement and Savings
• Vacation and Sick Leave Balances (employees on OWLS)

Information an employee can change/update:

• Form W-4
• Direct Deposit
• Address
• Emergency Contact Information
• Retirement fund sources

A test view of ESS is available for employees to use.