Welcome to Sequoia
Your new home for HR and Payroll activities. Sign in with your SUNet ID to manage your personal information, view pay and tax documents, track time and absences, and more.
Sequoia: HR & Payroll System
Sequoia is Stanford's new HR & Payroll system. Sequoia Central is your go-to resource for the latest updates, resources, and support information.
Latest updates
Sequoia is live! This is where you'll find the latest on system status and updates.
July 19: Sequoia planned system outage
From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT, Sequoia will be unavailable due to a planned outage to enhance Sequoia's login page. Details are also noted on the Services & Support website.
Access Sequoia with your SUNet ID
Access Sequoia using your SUNet ID – not by entering your username and password. For additional details, read How to log in to Sequoia and what happens next.
Quick links
- Log in to Sequoia: How to sign in and what happens next.
- Your first time card in Sequoia: What to expect when submitting your time card.
- What to know about your payslip in Sequoia: How to view and read your payslip in its new format.
- What's still in Axess and what moved to Sequoia: Where to find what, now that HR and payroll functions live in Sequoia.
- Understanding employment dates in Sequoia for employees and managers: This help article provides an overview and definitions of the employment dates in Sequoia.
- Change personal and contact information in Sequoia for faculty and staff: This help article describes the various actions you can perform in Sequoia to manage personal and prior employment information
- Training: Self-paced learning to help you confidently navigate Sequoia.
- Exploring Sequoia: Learn more about what Sequoia offers and how it works.
- Sequoia guide for temporary, student, and postdoc employees: Role-specific guidance on when to use Axess versus Sequoia.
Where to go for help
Find answers and get support. The HR Services & Support portal provides answers to common HR-related questions and offers step-by-step instructions for the tasks you'll need to complete in Sequoia. Browse help articles by category or use the search function to submit a topic-specific ticket when you need help. Learn more about the HR Service Center.
Time card, absence, or payroll questions? Submit a request through the Financial Support Center. The HR Service Center (HRSC) and Financial Support Center (FSC) are working together to support the full range of Sequoia functionality.
HR and payroll news
Stay up to date with the latest program, process, and system news related to Sequoia.
News
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How to log in to Sequoia and what happens next
Not sure what to do first? Start here. We'll walk you through your first login and how to get oriented. -
Sequoia notifications direct to your email: Here's what to look for
As you start to use Sequoia, you'll receive email notifications for time, absences, journeys, performance management, and more. Some notifications require action; others are simply for confirmation. -
What to know about your payslip in Sequoia
Starting with your next paycheck, your payslip will have a new format in Sequoia. The information is the same, but the layout has changed. Earnings, deductions, net pay, and year-to-date totals are all still there. Here's what to expect.