Workday for Human Resources

Overview

Human Resources functions in Workday cover the full range of employee events, from hiring to separation, and connects real-time to Finance and Payroll functions. This page shares guides and videos on how to take action on important events during an employee’s lifecycle and during each pay period.

Essentials for HR Professionals

The following links provide guidance for those performing human resource functions in Workday, such as how to run a report, view the next steps in a business process, and delegate tasks when you’re out of the office.

Business Process Information

HR Dates

Delegations

Security

Important HR/Human Capital Management Concepts

View replays of the Elevating Cougs conference sessions and download presentation materials.

For additional reference guides, video tutorials, and conference replays about navigation, security, and general Workday activities, visit the Workday for Employees page.

Workday Support

Learn which reports you need and how to find the information you are looking for at the resources below:

Learn More About…

Review these resources for more info about employee types, classifications, and important HR policies.

Managing Key Employee Events

The following links help Recruiters, HR Partners, and Compensation Partners manage employee events such as recruiting, hiring, job changes, and separation.

How to create and fill a position

Learn more about the Online Position Description & Recruitment System (OPDRS) at the Human Resource Services website.

Taking actions on positions in your supervisory organizations

Elevating Cougs Replays

Reference Guides

Managing Employees’ Time and Leave

The following links help HR Partners, Timekeepers and Time Approvers enter and approve time and leave for their employees.

For a comprehensive list of Time Entry Codes, review the Time Entry Codes and How to Use Them reference guide.

Payroll Cutoff Activities

Reviewing employees’ time worked and schedules

Entering Time Types and Shift Differential

Reviewing employees’ Time Off, Leave, Absence, and Leave Without Pay