The new HR and payroll system, Staff Connect is scheduled to launch in January 2017 and, with it, online payslips.

Much work has been undertaken over the summer by HR, Payroll, Pensions, Kent Union, IS and the Staff Connect Project team. The functionality of the system has undergone extensive testing, data has been migrated and rigorously tested to check its accuracy in moving from the current system to the new Staff Connect one.

But much much more testing is about to be undertaken. In addition to the system testing, business processes are also being tested on the new system and if these all pass, the current and new systems will be run in parallel during November and December. This does not affect staff across the University. It is to gain a further level of confidence in the new system and to ensure that there is a seamless transition between the old and new.

How you can find out more about Staff Connect

Staff demonstrations
To ensure all staff are confident using Staff Connect, all schools and departments have been offered a demonstration(s) of Staff Connect. Your department will let you know when your demonstration is scheduled.

If you are unable to make your departmental demonstration, the Staff Connect project team are also providing additional demonstrations from November through to February.  Take a look at the Staff Connect support site for the dates of these demonstrations, and email Su Westerman the Staff Connect Employee Communication & Engagement manager, to book yourself onto your chosen session.

FAQ, videos and user guidance for staff
In addition to the Staff Connect demonstrations, a range of support resources have already been developed ahead of launch.

• If you would like to learn more about Staff Connect, and see what the system will look like, watch a video screencast available on the project website.
• If you have questions about Staff Connect, look at the frequently asked questions (FAQ) page on the project website.
• Nearer launch you might like to undertake a full tutorial on how to use the system. This is available either as an online user guide, which is also available in print-format, or as a series of video screencasts.

Regular updates
Be sure to read the regular Campus Online updates from the project team.  They will provide progress reports on the project and planned launch date.  If you have any questions on Staff Connect, do look at the Project Information and Support Website.