New Hire Benefits Enrollment
Welcome to your Purdue Benefits.
As a new employee at Purdue University, you will need to complete your enrollment for Benefits within the first 30 days of hire. Within your first week of employment with Purdue, you will receive an email from BenefitFocus titled “New Employee Benefits Enrollment”, at which time you can log into Benefitfocus and enroll in benefits. For those who do not need to elect benefits, it is still important to actively enroll and opt out of coverage. Purdue has several benefit offerings; actively enrolling will ensure that you are not enrolled in a default option.
The following resources are available to assist you:
- Benefits Guide – This guide provides a look at the benefits offered by the university and can be used throughout the year to gain information about what’s available to you.
- Benefits 101 – Watch this video to learn key terms and concepts related to benefits.
- New Hire Enrollment Instructions or How to Enroll Video - Follow steps to help you navigate Benefitfocus as you complete your benefits enrollment.
Retirement Options
As far as retirement, you will receive an email from Purdue’s partner, Fidelity, within your first couple of weeks to welcome you to Purdue. Within 30 days, you will receive a packet from Fidelity at your home address with information about accessing your retirement account online. The Fidelity Investor Center provides free retirement counseling.
- Purdue Retirement Program Overview - Visit this website to learn more about your retirement plan options.
Additional Resources
- Visit Benefit Summaries to view benefits by career stream.
- Review Leaves Policies and Flexible/Remote Work Guidelines for:
Purdue’s Benefits are Built Upon the Your Path Wellness Program Foundation.
Our Your Path Wellness Program sets the foundation for your extensive benefits package and wellness programs offered. This multi-faceted approach to overall health and wellness focuses on five pillars – behavioral health, financial wellness, physical health, social wellness and work-life integration – and also offers the opportunity to earn financial incentives. Recognition in the Healthiest Employers of Indiana annual awards in 2023, 2024 and 2025 highlights the university’s ongoing commitment to the overall health and wellness of Purdue’s employees.
