Workday HR: UofL's Human Resource System

This article introduces WorkdayHR, the University of Louisville’s Human Resource System. WorkdayHR supports employee self-service, payroll, benefits, recruiting and more for faculty, staff and student workers.

Before You Begin

• Ensure you have a valid UofL user account and login credentials.
• Some features may require specific security roles or permissions.
• Review available training resources if you are new to WorkdayHR.

Objective or Task

Understand the purpose, features, and benefits of WorkdayHR at UofL, and learn how to access key functions and support.

Instructions

Access WorkdayHR

Go to the WorkdayHR Home page.

Explore Key Features

WorkdayHR provides:

• Employee self-service for updating personal information, viewing pay slips and managing benefits.
• Payroll and compensation management.
• Recruiting and onboarding for new employees.
• Time entry and approval for staff and student workers.
• Secure access to HR data and reporting.

Use WorkdayHR for Common Tasks

• Log in with your UofL credentials.
• Navigate to the appropriate module (e.g., Time Entry, Benefits, Personal Information).
• Follow on-screen instructions or use available quick reference guides.
• For role-specific tasks, confirm your security role and access permissions.

Find Training and Support

• Access training guides, videos, and checklists via the Workday Training Resources page.
• Use the search bar to find instructions for specific tasks.

Outcome

After reviewing this article, you will understand what WorkdayHR is, its main features and how to access support and training for HR-related tasks at UofL.

Further Readings

• Workday Home
• Workday Training Resources
• Workday Resources PDFs

Need Additional Help

• Contact the ITS HelpDesk: Call 502-852-7997 during business hours:

o Monday through Thursday: 6:00am – 10:00pm
o Friday: 6:00am – 5:00pm
o Saturday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
o Sunday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
o University Holidays: 7:00am – 5:00pm
o Closed on Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
o If you have an emergency during off hours, call the HelpDesk to be transferred to an on-call technician, or leave your request on voicemail. Your call will be returned the next day starting at 7am unless you specify a time.

• Live Chat: Chat with the ITS HelpDesk at https://apps.louisville.edu/it/livechat/phplive.php during business hours.

• Submit a Ticket: Use the self-service portal at http://service.louisville.edu to log requests or check the status of existing tickets.

• In-Person Support: Visit the iTechConnect 1:1 help located on the lower level of the Miller Information Technology Center, Belknap Campus, during business hours.