Common Human Resources System (CHRS) is a single Human Resources data management system for all 23 campuses in the CSU, plus the Chancellor’s Office. In March 2020, the Chancellor’s Office, Stanislaus State, and Cal State Fullerton began their collaboration to realize the project.
CHRS is a multi-year effort to create a single Human Resources platform for all 23 campuses in the California State University system. CHRS will upgrade the entire CSU to the latest version of PeopleSoft HCM (v 9.2), with modifications included to ensure the software meets CSU business needs.
Cal State Fullerton implemented CHRS in November 2023.
Why is the CSU implementing CHRS?
CHRS is a streamlined, sustainable, and cost-effective HR system that offers opportunities for collaboration and enhancement across the entire CSU system. Our current system (PeopleSoft 9.0) lacks a mobile interface, advanced reporting, and is no longer supported by the vendor. CHRS will solve these problems by upgrading our system to PeopleSoft 9.2. To learn more about why CHRS is being rolled out.
Watch this video on "Why CHRS."
Without CHRS:
There are 23 different versions of HR software across the CSU.
Campuses are using different HR processes.
There are no common methods of doing business.
There are no ways for campuses to share resources.
The vendor is unable to support CSUF's current PeopleSoft 9.0 software.
With CHRS:
All campuses share one common system – CHRS (PeopleSoft 9.2).
HR processes are performed in a common way, allowing for easier communication, support, and sharing of resources between campuses.
There is increased efficiency.
The CSU is positioned to consider cloud-based technologies in the future.
Throughout the CHRS project’s implementation, updates will be sent to keep campus informed of the progress. For more information on the CHRS Program, please visit the CHRS WebsiteOpens in new window or contact chrs@fullerton.edu.
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Benefits
Once implemented, CHRS will provide the CSU with a host of extensive benefits. A single, common system ensures better communication, greater efficiency, and easier resource-exchange between campuses and the Chancellor’s Office.
As an early adopter, Cal State Fullerton will be one of the first campuses to benefit from these upgraded features:
Shared HR processes and systems for all 23 CSU campuses
A more cost-effective HCM (Human Capital Management) system
Improved reports based on more accurate, standardized data
