Systems Being Replaced by Workday
Since the University first started using Banner in 1992, additional software was "bolted" on to Banner over time in order to increase Banner's functionality. With Workday, employees will begin using one system instead of several that are used today-- streamlining and simplifying the user experience.
While not exhaustive, the below graphic illustrates the systems whose functionality will and will not be replaced by Workday.
Please note, while Workday will replace Banner as the University's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Banner will remain in use as the University's Student Information System (SIS). The University currently utilizes Banner SIS for functionalities related to each student’s academic journey such as course registration, grades and progress toward degree, billing, and academic records.
Additional Information on Systems Being Replaced
| Current System | Description | Future System | Timing |
| Banner ERP | Legacy ERP system that the University uses for human resource, payroll, and financial processes. | Workday | January 2, 2025 |
| Chrome River | Software system that integrates with Banner ERP for employee reimbursement, pcard reconcilliation, cash advance requests, and other expense-related processes. | Workday | January 2, 2025 |
| Cornerstone/TalentWeb |
System utilized by Human Resources for several workforce management functions such as staff performance management, recruitment and hiring, and employee training. TalentWeb is the performance management tool within Cornerstone for UR staff. It is known as TalentWeb and also UR Engaged. Since all UR staff started the annual performance cycle in Cornerstone in July 2024, the system will continue to be used through June 30, 2024 so that the cycle is not interrupted. |
Workday | July 1, 2025 |
| Cornerstone/Recruiting |
System utilized by Human Resources for several workforce management functions such as staff performance management, recruitment and hiring, and employee training. The recruiting portion of the Cornerstone system is used by hiring managers to review the submitted materials for candidates that have applied to open positions. The candidate review process for faculty positions that began in Cornerstone in the Fall of 2024 will continue and finish out in Cornerstone. Any faculty searches that will begin in 2025 will be done in Workday. |
Workday | January 2, 2025 |
| Cornerstone/Employee Learning |
System utilized by Human Resources for several workforce management functions such as staff performance management, recruitment and hiring, and employee training. The employee learning area of Cornerstone houses required employee trainings such as cybersecurity awareness and preventing harassment and discrimination, as well as optional trainings offered by the HR Training and Development team and offerings via LinkedIn Learning. |
Workday | January 2, 2025 |
| Wex | Software platform utilized by Human Resources to manage and administer the University's employee benefits program. | Workday | January 2, 2025 |
| Time Pro | Software application used by Payroll for employee time-tracking. At UR, this system is utilized by hourly staff who clock in and out. | Workday | January 2, 2025 |
| Student Employment | The recruitment and hiring process for student employees is currently done manually, with time-tracking taking place in Banner. | Workday | January 2, 2025 |