Penn State Completes Modernization and Cloud Migration of HR and Payroll Systems
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Penn State has successfully completed the implementation of a new enterprise-wide human resources and payroll system based on Workday ® software.The University partnered with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) on planning and implementation following a competitive procurement process for the multi-year project, which began in 2015.Joe Doncsecz, Penn States Associate Vice President for Finance and Corporate Controller, noted that the new system will advance effectiveness on multiple levels."Penn State is in the front ranks of universities moving to more powerful, cloud-based HR and payroll platforms," said Ryan Gaetz, who leads Accenture’s Workday practice for government and education."The new platform brings better access to data and analytics, befitting an institution of Penn States stature, and supports the Universitys dedication to continuous improvement in all areas of HR.