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HR Systems

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HR systems facilitate storing and reporting of workforce data.

The systems that facilitate efficient and effective human resources administration at Stanford are provided by vendor partners. University HR works in partnership with several offices to maintain and enhance systems, including University IT, Administrative Systems, Faculty Affairs, and the Payroll Office.

HR professionals, managers and others who support HR administration at Stanford: see below for information and resources.

Applicant Recruiting & Tracking System (currently Oracle's Taleo Recruit)

Job applicants for benefits-eligible and temporary staff positions are managed in a recruiting system. Staffing Services provides user support services. View Taleo Recruit instructions, procedures and job aids, or login to the system.

Axess Salary Planning (currently Oracle's PeopleSoft)

Annual salary planning is facilitated using the Salary Planning module in Axess. Use job aids, guides, and sample salary letters to successfully manage the salary planning process in your area. Staff Compensation provides planning tools and user support services.

Human Resources Management System (currently Oracle's PeopleSoft)

Employee and retiree records are managed using a system accessed by a limited number of employees. Systems Solutions provides user testing and support services. View HRMS  instructions, procedures and job aids, or login to the system.

Learning Management System (STARS; currently Oracle's PeopleSoft ELM)

Learning and enrollment administrators use STARS to enroll learners and track learning completion; view STARS tools and training.

Performance Management System (currently Oracle's Taleo Perform)

The Performance Management at Stanford program is is used by many schools and VP areas to bring a consistent approach to performance feedback and evaluations. Tools and training are provided and Learning & Organizational Effectiveness provides guidance and user support services.

Simple Eval (currently PeopleSoft)

Simple Eval is a performance management system used by several VP areas to facilitate local performance conversations and for a repository for annual evaluations.


Systems Support Groups in University HR