The Elevate website is elevate.umd.edu and provides information on the transition to Workday. 

Workday is the software platform that is taking the place of PHR, eTerp, KFS, and BPM. These are key platforms for human resources (aka human capital management or HCM in Workday) and finance processes. It will NOT take the place of Concur for the diners card or travel system. 

Elevate is UMD’s name for the process of transitioning to Workday. Phase 2 of the Elevate project is already in the works and includes a transition of the student information system. 

The primary ways staff outside the HR and Finance teams will be impacted include: 

• View and manage personal information

Staff will manage their address and personal information with UMD through Workday. A notable addition, staff will be able to note their preferred name and pronouns, if they choose. Staff will also be able to view their compensation and other employment data. 

• Timesheet and absence management

Staff manage time tracking and absences in Workday. 

• Purchasing and procurement card (Pcard) management

When staff make purchases they will complete the MyDRL expense report form AND must verify the charges in Workday. 

• Supervisors

Supervisors will also have tools to manage staff and job roles. Supervisors should still consult with members of the HR team before initiating a personnel process.