Avanti

avanti

Italian (aˈvanti)

adverb
to move forward; to advance;

exclamation
forward! let’s go!

Avanti

Guided by the ETHOS principles and inspired by the spirit of "Avanti," this initiative will strategically transform HR services through the collaborative and phased implementation of common, centralized, and automated technology solutions. By enhancing security, compliance, and standardization, the Avanti initiative will streamline processes, provide efficiencies to better support HR staff, and ultimately elevate the UCR employee experience.

Questions

Have questions or feedback about the project changes? Please send an email to HR and a team member will respond to your request.

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R'Employee Portal Soft Launch Extended

To ensure the best possible experience, we are extending the soft launch of the new R’Employee Service Center. Based on your feedback, we’re taking extra time for deep-dive validation and process clinics to make sure every workflow is seamless and "campus-ready."

A huge thank you to our HR Partners and SSC Leaders for your dedication to the Avanti vision!

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HR Partners Training Events

HR Partners & Shared Service Center Training

April - May 2026

Date

Activity

What to Expect

April 22

9:00 am to 10:30 am

Training: Leave of Absence Part 1

Zoom Meeting link

Virtual training for Leave Coordinators

April 29

9:00 am to 10:30 am

Training: Leave of Absence Part 2

Zoom Meeting link

Virtual training for Leave Coordinators and SSCs

May 4

9:00 am to 10:30 am

Training: Leave of Absence Part 1

Zoom Meeting link

Virtual training for Leave Coordinators

May 11

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Training: Leave of Absence Part 2

Zoom Meeting link

Virtual training for Leave Coordinators and SSCs

May 27

9:00 am to 10:30 am

Training: Leave of Absence Part 1

Zoom Meeting link

Virtual training for Leave Coordinators

May 27

9:00 am to 10:30 am

Training: Leave of Absence Part 2

Zoom Meeting link

Virtual training for Leave Coordinators and SSCs

April 2026

Date

Activity

What to Expect

April 27

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Training: ELR

Zoom Meeting link

HR Partners

May 2026

Date

Activity

What to Expect

May 6

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Training: Benefits

Zoom Meeting link

HR Partners

May 2026

Date

Activity

What to Expect

May 4

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Training: Class & Comp

Zoom Meeting link

HR Partners

Office Hours

January 2026
Date	Activity	What to Expect
May 5 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Office Hour Zoom Meeting link	Join office hours to ask questions and receive hands-on support from the Avanti project team
May 12 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Office Hour Zoom Meeting link	Join office hours to ask questions and receive hands-on support from the Avanti project team
May 20 11:00 am to 12:00 pm	Office Hour Zoom Meeting link	Join office hours to ask questions and receive hands-on support from the Avanti project team
May 28 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Office Hour Zoom Meeting link	Join office hours to ask questions and receive hands-on support from the Avanti project team

HR Partners Training Resources

Find job aids, presentation decks, and videos on the Avanti training webpage (note that access to training materials depends on role in HR Service Delivery system).

Accessing the Live Environment

**ONLY** those with early access (HR Partners) are encouraged to practice in the test environment and, once training is completed, use the live environment for select use cases. The Portal will be launched for all staff in Spring 2026.

Live R'Employee Portal Live HR Agent Workspace HR Agent Test Environment

The Avanti Story

Learn more about the story and history behind Avanti—a collaborative initiative driving HR transformation. This series of events culminates in a call to action aimed at redefining how Human Resources services are delivered across the UCR campus.

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Avanti Project Timeline

Review the timeline for the progressive implementation of integrated technology solutions aimed at streamlining HR operations, increasing efficiency, and enhancing the employee experience.

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Advancing Excellence:

The Avanti Project and UC Riverside’s Strategic Vision

The Avanti Project plays a vital role in strengthening accreditation efforts while aligning seamlessly with UC Riverside's strategic goals to enhance academic excellence and institutional effectiveness.

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Current Projects

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HR Service Request Ticketing System

Completion: Spring
Focus: Standardization & Centralization

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Leave of Absence Integration with Leave Balance Data

Target Completion: Summer
Focus: Standardization & Centralization

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Document Repository Implementation

Target Completion: Pending
Focus: Standardization & Centralization

COMING SOON!

Case Management

Completion: Summer
Focus: Standardization & Centralization

coming soon!

Onboarding

Completion: Winter
Focus: Standardization & Centralization

coming soon!

Offboarding

Completion: Winter
Focus: Standardization & Centralization

coming soon!

Communications

Campus Emails

Introducing Avanti: UCR’S Journey to Unified HR
Preparing for the launch of Avanti, UCR’s journey to a unified HR ecosystem!
Early Access: Avanti HR Service Delivery is Now Live!
New Year, New Self-Service Portal for UCR Employees
You’re Invited to The UCR HR Town Hall on January 8, 2026
Important Update: R’Employee Service Center Launch & Next Steps for HR Partners