Workday Platform Go-Live and Training Update

August 14, 2024

Workday Platform, Phase 1 of DePauw’s Workday Project, encompassing Business, Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll functions, is slated for launch across two dates: September 16, 2024, and October 1, 2024.

• September 16: Hourly employee payroll entry and recruiting: Hourly employees, including student staff, will begin entering their working hours into Workday, and employee recruiting will be conducted using Workday. Training for payroll entry, absences, and recruiting for hourly employees, student staff, and their supervisors will be scheduled September 3-13. Open Labs will be available September 16-30 to provide ongoing support.

• October 1, 2024: Financials and remaining Human Resource functionality: Financial-related activities, including commercial card reconciliation, purchasing, and requisitions, as well as absences for salaried (exempt) employees will be conducted using Workday. Training sessions for Financials and the remaining Human Resources functionality will be scheduled September 16-30. Open Labs will be available October 1-31 to provide ongoing support.

Full details about training sessions and open lab schedules will be available soon. Watch for regular updates right here in DeBrief or on the Workday at DePauw website. If you have any questions, contact the Workday Project Team at workday@depauw.edu.