IT set-up information

The University’s principal HR system is PeopleXD (previously known as CoreHR).

What is PeopleXD?

PeopleXD is a personnel, payroll, e-Recruitment, training administration and self-service package supplied by The Access Group.

What does this mean for you?

For users of PeopleXD, there are a number of requirements of local IT to ensure that they are able to access all the necessary functionality. This means that system users may require your support in using PeopleXD successfully.

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  Minimum versions supported
Operating System
  • Windows 7, 8.1, 10 
  • iOS 14
  • macOS 10.15
Certified Browser
  • Microsoft Edge v83
  • Mozilla Firefox v66
  • Google Chrome v74
  • iOS Safari v14
  • OS X Safari v14
Certified Browser Plugin  
  • Sun JRE version 8_Update 211

 

The recommended browser for HR Reporting is Microsoft Edge. Firefox should not be used.

For JRE to work correctly, you will need to ensure:

  • JavaScript settings are enabled within your supported browser;
  • the security setting "automatic prompting for file downloads" is enabled;
  • pop-up blockers should either be disabled, or enabled allowing access to *.corehr.com.

Prior to users first using PeopleXD it is recommended that the Java Cache and Internet Temporary Files are cleared and to repeat this periodically to maintain performance.

NB Please also ensure that the server name https://wshradm.corehr.com is added to the Trusted sites list in Internet Explorer (Internet options   Security  Trusted sites   Sites).

Whe using Chrome certain text fields may populate with information stored in your Chrome settings. You can turn off 'auto-fill' in your browser settings.

 

Users of PeopleXD require a copy of their departmental letterhead template to be saved locally (as a Word document) in a specified location on their PC. This file must be created with user privileges allowing for Read, Write and Execution. To create the required folders please follow the instructions below:

  1. Create the folder C:\Coreapps on the local PC giving the user Read, Write and Execute privileges to the folder and its contents.
  2. Within C:\Coreapps save the departmental letterhead as a Word document with the filename Letter_head.docx

Please Note:         

  • If a user works with more than one letterhead, they will need to overwrite the Letter_head.docx file with the required template on each use.
  • Users will require access to the following path C:\Users\[User's single sign-on]\Appdata\Local\Temp\

The PeopleXD letter templates have macros embedded within them to enable them to bring in the departmental letterhead and generate prompts. For this functionality to work, Microsoft Word must be set to as detailed below:

Go to the File tab  Options  Trust Centre  Trust Centre Settings. Select ‘Disable all Macros with Notification'. Click OK.

Unable to generate correspondence

The failure to generate mail merge documents is usually due to errors in the naming of the files and folders within C:\Coreapps. It is imperative that all files and folders are named exactly as stated above and saved to the indicated location. The configuration of file locations within PeopleXD is case sensitive and this is often the main reason for issues.

Further support

If you have any queries regarding local IT requirements, or would like some additional support, please contact HR Systems Support

Contact HR Systems Support


 hr.systems@admin.ox.ac.uk
 Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00