UIT Administrative Computing Completes Successful PeopleSoft Upgrade

UIT Administrative Computing recently completed a successful upgrade of the PeopleSoft Human Resources System to version 9.0. Some of the benefits and additional functionality are readily visible to users of the system, such as the redesigned Self Service user interface, which improves presentation and ease of use. The upgraded Self Service tool features new functionality, including online name change, access to compensation history, a tool for updating voluntary deductions, and race/ethnicity self reporting. Less visible, but equally important is the ability to leverage the new architecture to provide added functionality in the coming fiscal years.
Two major enhancements from version 8.0 to 9.0 are Recruitment/Applicant Tracking and Person Model, which allows the storing and tracking of all person types, including contingent workers and persons of interest, with one centralized repository. This allows users of HRMS to enter ‘non-employee’ types, such as affiliates, into PeopleSoft HR.
Features to be rolled out at a later date include:
• PDF delivery of Paychecks and W2’s delivered in Adobe PDF format
• New Hire process, which will allow employees to choose their benefits through Self Service as part of the new hire process
• Extending electronic PAFs from the current option of student and temporary workers to include faculty and staff