University of California, Berkeley

Online Payroll Time Reporting System (OPTRS)

OPTRS is a sub-system of the Payroll Personnel System (PPS) and is used by campus departments for reporting positive time, vacation, sick leave, and compensatory time usage, as well as adjustments such as payroll expense transfers. See the Payroll website for more information.

System Access

Request access to OPTRS by submitting a Systems Access Request Application (SARA) form.

Training

The OPTRS class is offered once per month. To receive OPTRS access, enroll in the following classes.

  • PPS for Payroll Preparers focuses on Payroll procedures, deadlines, and policies.
  • OPTRS Hands-On Computer Training focuses on payroll transactions such as Time Roster, Leave Roster, and pay adjustment transactions.

To register:

  • Log in to the Blu portal (CalNet ID required).
  • In the Self Service section, select UC Learning Center.
  • In the Search field, enter OPTRS.

Note: Register for Course code BECTR801 and BECTR802.

Review Sessions

If you currently have OPTRS access and would like additional training, please email payhelp@berkeley.edu. Provide a brief statement on the payroll concepts you would like to review. Payroll will contact you to schedule a review session. If you have any questions regarding the OPTRS Training, please send an e-mail to payhelp@berkeley.edu or call 642-1336.