UC Flex Human Resources Goes Live
by Tom Koerner
On June 19th, we implemented the HR modules of UC Flex. The project sponsors acknowledge UC Flex as an unprecedented initiative, and gratefully acknowledge many members of the UC community for their participation, cooperation, and support.
The UC Flex initiative is without precedent in the history of UC. It spans all levels of our institution and has involved collaboration with two corporate partners, IBM and SAP. From the outset, UC Flex has been business driven and IT supported, with the goal of ensuring that the system meets the operational needs of the UC colleges and departments. Building on the foundation of UC Flex Financials, which we implemented last summer, the HR implementation provides an unprecedented level of integration for the university's systems and business processes.
The implementation of the HR component of UC Flex marks the culmination of a significant effort. Countless hours of work have brought us to this point - - - and your contributions have been critical. Your participation in blueprint workshops and road shows has been critical to our success. Your participation in training has been outstanding. Almost 600 of you invested about 5,700 student hours in the eighteen training courses the UC Flex team developed and delivered.
On July 11th, the HR Service Center will process the first UC Flex payroll, generating nearly 5,000 bi-weekly paychecks and new pay statements. The monthly payroll, which is distributed to more than 7,000 employees, will be processed on July 31st. Your continued patience, interest, and support have helped to ensure the success of UC Flex.
We trust that your first experiences with the UC Flex system will be positive. The initial period of this significant change will not be without challenges. As questions or issues arise, please be aware that there are several places you can go for help. First, you can access the extensive online Help feature contained in the UC Flex system. For basic technical support contact your IT Unit Coordinator or call the UCit Help Desk (6-HELP). For business process-related issues (i.e., transactions), contact the HR Service Center. The project team is also staffing a Walk-In Center to support users who want hands-on assistance. For details about user support, see the UC Flex Go Live Bulletin #3 on the UC Flex web site.
Thank you for your support as we look forward to continuous improvement.
- Tom Koerner for Our UC Flex Executive Sponsors
Bob Ambach
Sandra Degen
Dale McGirr
Jim Plummer
Monica Rimai
Fred Siff
Jim Tucker
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