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NORSE UP!  FUELING A NEW WORKDAY!
Beginning June 2026, Northern Kentucky University will start using Workday for HR and Finance tasks like time tracking, payroll, expenses, recruiting and purchasing.
 
With this new, unified system, NKU is taking a major step forward in modernizing operations to better serve our campus community.
 
With Workday, NKU employees will benefit from:
 

Centralized Data

Easy Access to Important Information

Process Automation

Automated and Streamlined Processes

Essential tasks are faster and easier

Cloud-Based

User-friendly system

Works on the go (mobile-enabled)

Standardization

Implement Best Practices

Transparency and accountability

 

Project Vision Statement:  NKU's Workday initiative will increase operational effectiveness and efficiencies, realizing present needs and achieving strategic growth for the greater campus community.  

This transformation will reach nearly every corner of campus life—enhancing how we work, communicate, and deliver services.

 

 
Project Phases

Phase 0: Planning | January - May 2025

Phase 1: Platform (HCM & Financials) | May 2025 - July 2026

  • Human Capital Management:  Centralizes all HR-related processes such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, time tracking, and absence management. It offers intuitive self-service capabilities for both managers and employees, helping organizations effectively manage their workforce and drive business outcomes
  • Financial Management: Handles core financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analytics. This enables real-time visibility into financial data and streamlines compliance and reporting procedures
    • Phase 1 High-Level Timeline:
      • Plan Phase:  May - July 2025 
      • *Architect and Configure:  July - December 2025
      • End-to-End and Parallel Testing:  January - April 2026
      • Deploy:  April - July 2026

*Current Phase

Phase 2 | Student Information Services and Reporting | July 2026 - July 2027

  • Student Information Services: Implementation commencing after completion of core HCM and Finance deployments and successful data migration of student records.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Implementation post Phase 1 go-live
  • Financial Planning: Implementation post FDM, E2E Testing, and loading of full month of GL Actuals
Aerial View of NKU's Campus
Phase 1 (Platform) Project Timeline
High Level Project Timeline
What is Workday?

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Workday is a modern, cloud-based system that unifies human resources, financial management, and student information into a single, integrated platform. It combines a wide range of functionality across HCM (Human Capital Management), finance, and student services—all in one place.

As a self-service tool, Workday gives faculty, staff, and students easy, real-time access to the information they need. It streamlines processes, reduces manual work, and supports faster, more strategic decision-making. By adopting Workday, NKU will enhance operational efficiency and elevate how we serve our campus community.

Questions?
If you have any questions/concerns, please contact us at workday@nku.edu