Correspondence
Human Resources & Employee Relations
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125-3393
Phone: 617-287-5120
Fax: 617-287-5145
TO: Finance & Administration Advisory Group & Business Managers
FROM: Mark Preble Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & Employee Relations
CC: Vice Chancellors, Deans, Directors & Department Heads
SUBJECT: Human Resources Information/Payroll System: HR Direct "Go-Live"
Dear F & A Advisory Committee Members & Executive Staff:
I am very pleased to announce the “go-live” date for our long-awaited upgrade to the Human Resources Information/Payroll System: HR Direct. On May 4, 2009, we will move from being one of the last remaining PeopleSoft Human Resources v.7.6 users to becoming among the first in the country to implement HCM v.9.0! Training is underway and will continue through May 4th and beyond as we roll-out more and more features. Beginning on May 4, 2009, the system will be available to the staff in Human Resources, timekeepers, and others who currently view HR data. View options are being updated to simplify the navigation and new training opportunities and job aids will be available over the next three weeks.
For nearly two years, a broad steering committee including Terry Phalen, Becky Hsu, Sean McInnis, Sandra Knight, Linda Perrotto, Tony Manibusan, and Josephine Sturgis has been working very hard to ensure that we will be ready—our existing data have been transferred, tested, and re-tested; our forms and other business processes have been revised to take full advantage of the newest technologies; and our security system has been updated to ensure that our data are fully protected. We recently strengthened the team as we sprint toward the finish line with the addition of Thomas McClennan and Thomas Keedy.
The team worked closely with the rest of the HR staff, members of the Controller’s Office and, in particular, Bobby Kartsagoulis, and others around the campus. Thanks to all who offered their time and talents. The support that we had from the Chancellor’s Office, Administration & Finance, and entire campus community will be apparent when the new system is launched.
And, stay turned because in June we will be releasing the all-new Employee Self-Service feature that will allow faculty and staff to:
- View their own personal data;
- Update emergency contact information; and
- View pay advices
Future planned updates will allow even greater direct access to key information and functionality.
Additional information about the project, training opportunities, timelines, and more is available on the UMass Boston HR Direct website at: http://www.umb.edu/administration_finance/peoplesoft/. Be sure to check in often as we will be posting weekly announcements and updates.
Thank you,
Mark Preble, SPHR
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & Employee Relations
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston-MA 02125-3393
Tel. (617) 287-5152
Fax. (617) 287-5179
Previous Memos
Memo # 3 Friday, February 22.2008
Memo #1 Tuesday, September 25, 2007