Common Human Resources System (CHRS)
Chico State introduced the Common Human Resources System (CHRS) on March 24, 2025. This new system, a Chancellor’s Office-led initiative(opens in new window), was implemented to transform HR processes across the CSU, enhancing efficiency, standardizing data, and expanding services for both Academic Personnel and HR reporting.”
Want to learn more about why the CSU system is implementing CHRS? Watch this video to learn more: "Why CHRS?"
Training & Support
If you experience an issue within CHRS, please use the CHRS Contacts List list to aid you in knowing who to contact.
Comprehensive training and support resources are available now and tailored to the specific needs by employee types (Staff/MPP, Faculty, and Student Employees) and for specific administrative roles (Attendance Clerks, Manager/Leads and Academic AAS/ASC/ASA). You may need to leverage more than one training resource depending on the scope of your role on campus.
For updates on training details, stay tuned to the email communication about CHRS and campus announcements. Watch the CHRS Navigation video to learn how to navigate your homepage.
Training by Employee Type
Training by Administrative Role
Important Information and Dates
- Implementing Campuses and Timeline(opens in new window)
- Wave 4A (5 campuses) – MTP dates: 3/17–3/22/2026 – CHRS will not be available for use
- Wave 4B (4 campuses) – MTP dates: 5/6–5/10/2026 – CHRS will not be available for use
- Wave 5 (3 campuses and CO) – MTP dates: End of Q1 2027 (TBD)
- Wave 6 (4 campuses) – timeline currently under review
- Monthly CHRS Production Updates - Timing and Considerations (COMR)
- How the Chancellor’s Office (CO) CHRS support team delivers fixes to address production issues.
- Occurs the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5pm–8am
- No processing or data entry should occur during this time
- The system may behave oddly, and unexpected errors may occur
Read more about how CHRS will impact you.
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like to provide any feedback, please contact the CHRS Project team(opens in new window).
- Rebecca Cagle: CHRS Project Manager
- Dana Shepherd: Subject Matter Expert Lead
- Jessica Anderson: Subject Matter Expert Lead
- Robin Yant: Academic Project Manager







