AZ360 Project Update

View the online AZ360 project dashboard for current project status information. The project is GREEN and ON TRACK heading for Phase 1 implementation in May 2025.

Lawson HRIS Freeze Dates Announced

The Project Team has released a schedule of upcoming Lawson/HRIS freeze dates. In order to expedite final data conversions necessary for the system cutover in May, the team needs to begin locking down data in the current HRIS system. The system freezes do not affect the ability of agencies to conduct business, e.g., hire people into positions, but they will not be able to complete transactions in the system while the freeze is in place. Transactions will continue in AZ360 after the May 20 Go Live date. NOTE: The last Lawson/HRIS payroll will be for Pay Period 4/26-5/9. The first payroll out of AZ360 will be for Pay Period 5/10-5/23. 

Change Requests

Related to the freeze dates, the Project Team is curtailing the process for submitting change requests for AZ360 enhancements. All requests at this point will be evaluated case-by-case and only those deemed business critical will be approved by the AZ360 Change Control Board for implementation before the May 20 Go Live date. Other requests will remain in queue and will be considered for potential system enhancement after Phase 1A implementation.

Power User Training: March 10-May 2

Virtual, instructor-led training sessions for AZ360 system Power Users (the roughly 1,000 employees whose daily work requires them to operate in the system) will occur March 10-May 2, 2025. Most sessions will last approximately 3-4 hours. All new Power Users must take HRM101, Introduction to AZ360, before taking any other course or activity lab. Power Users must register for and complete training courses and activity labs in their assigned functional areas to obtain login credentials to AZ360. Power Users who participated in Departmental User Acceptance Testing will NOT need to complete additional training. Courses will be recorded, so Power Users wishing to consult a recorded course for additional training or information will be able to do so.

Power User Training Website

The Training pages of the AZ360 project website are being updated to enable Power Users to access training materials. They will register for assigned training sessions via the TraCorp learning management system. Self-learning materials, such as video and quick reference guides, will begin to be made available to all employee end users in early April. To get a sense for the new AZ360 system’s look and feel, please review demonstration videos, such as AZ360 basic navigation and employee self service features, available on the website.