Welcome to URI’s website for learning about Workday – the University’s coming enterprise-resource planning (ERP) platform for managing finance, human resources, payroll, post-award grant accounting, budgeting, faculty appointment information and more.
As we embark on the project together, you’ll find important updates here, as well as links to training resources, timelines, and ways to get involved. Whether you’re helping plan for the transition, playing a key role in your department, or just curious to learn more, this page is here to help you stay informed and ready for what’s next.
What is Workday?
Workday is URI’s new cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that will streamline university business operations. It will replace PeopleAdmin, eCampus HR, and eCampus Financials, providing a more unified and efficient system for managing administrative processes.
The effective use of Workday will move the university into the future by optimizing efficiency, enhancing data reliability and transparency and providing insights to support decision making at all levels of the university.
Strategic Alignment with University Priorities:
The implementation of Workday directly supports URI’s strategic vision by aligning with key institutional goals. In particular:
- Supporting Strategic Priority #4 – “Power the University of the Future”: Workday enables administrative modernization that improves agility, integration, and service delivery across the institution.
Learn more about URI’s Strategic Plan. - Strengthening operational excellence: The platform promotes financial stability, increases accountability, and enhances the efficiency of administrative processes.
- Enabling data-driven decision making: By improving access to reliable, real-time data, Workday helps ensure that planning and resource allocation are informed and strategic.
Fostering long-term sustainability: As a cloud-based solution, Workday provides a scalable and continuously updated system that meets both current and future university needs.