System Access & Security Roles

This portal is your one-stop shop for requesting, managing, and reinstating access to UMBC’s HR systems, including PeopleSoft, PageUp (ATS), and SkillSoft.

🛡️ Quick Start: I need to…

  • [Get New Access] — I’m a new hire or changing roles and need system access.

  • [Fix My Access] — My access expired or was removed and I need it back.

  • [Authorize Someone Else] — I am a Department Head or Supervisor granting permissions.

1. PeopleSoft HR & Payroll Security

Access to PeopleSoft is determined by your role in the departmental workflow.

Role Access Required Required Documentation
Departmental Staff General HR Data / Manager Views HR Security Access Request Form
Payroll Preparer Time Entry & Leave Processing Signature Authorization Form
Payroll Approver Reviewing & Finalizing Time Signature Authorization Form

💡 Pro-Tip: If you are a Payroll Preparer or Approver, you do not need the standard HR Security form. The Signature Authorization form covers your needs.

2. PageUp (Recruitment & Hiring) Access

PageUp is used for managing job postings and applicants. Access is granted based on your recruitment function.

  • Search Committee Members: Access is usually automatic once assigned to a search, but requires applicants to be in “Viewable Status.” View Instructions here.

  • Hiring Managers & HR Liaisons: Use the HR Security Access Request Form to request “Departmental User” or “Recruiter” permissions.

  • Role Definitions: Not sure what role you need? Read our PageUp Security Role Definitions Guide.

3. Compliance & Security Best Practices

To maintain the integrity of UMBC’s financial data, all users must adhere to the following:

  • Separation of Duties: To prevent fraud, the person entering time (Preparer) should not be the same person approving it (Approver). If your department is small and requires an overlap, you must submit a Payroll Certification Form.

  • Access Reinstatement: If you have been away from the university or your access has lapsed due to inactivity, use the HR Security Access Reinstatement link to bypass the full new-user setup.

  • Training Requirements: Some security roles require the completion of SkillSoft/Percipio modules before access is provisioned. Check your training status.

📞 Need Help?

HRIS Technical Support