July 30, 2012

CAPPS Replacing Access HR, Will Offer New and Improved Features

Access HR is getting an upgrade and a new name with some new features. The change is expected this fall when Access HR becomes CAPPS, the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System.
 
The transition is part of Project One ― the Legislature’s requirement to have all Texas agencies using the same accounting, payroll and human resources software.

While many things will stay the same with the current online, self-service human resources, timekeeping and payroll system — time and leave entry is essentially the same, earnings statements are the same, the selection and hiring process is the same — the upgrade will offer several new features and improvements, including:

• Online W-2 access and printing.
• More complete salary and compensation history.
• Limited access for former employees to enter address updates and obtain earnings records.
• More helpful reports for managers.
• New Performance Management module:
• Current and previous performance documents available.
• Employee option to enter his or her own performance notes.

The CAPPS upgrade update page has a presentation about the CAPPS transition highlights (in both PowerPoint and an accessible version) plus frequently asked questions.

Watch for CAPPS news articles in The Connection in coming months.