HR Information Systems (HRIS)

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The use of technology to manage and organize employee data and HR processes efficiently.

HRIS Basics: A general introduction to HR Information Systems and their function in managing employee data and performance.
Advanced Data Analytics: The use of data analytics tools and methods to extract insights and trends from employee data, such as employee turnover rates, workforce demographics, etc.
System Configuration: The process of setting up, configuring, and customizing HRIS platforms to meet the organization's business and operational requirements.
System Implementation: The phase of the project lifecycle where the HRIS platform is implemented and rolled-out to the organization.
Data Migration: The process of transferring data from an old HR system to a new system.
Data Management: The ongoing maintenance of employee data including data security, backups, and maintenance.
HRIS Integrations: The process of integrating different HRIS systems and data sources, such as payroll software, talent management systems, or time and attendance systems.
HR Analytics and Reporting: The use of reporting tools and methods to provide insights on employee performance, workforce trends, etc.
Payroll and Benefits Administration: The management of employee pay and benefits, including tracking time worked, calculating pay, and handling benefits administration.
Performance Management: The process of tracking employee performance, setting goals, and tracking progress toward achieving those goals.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with HR regulations and managing risks associated with HR processes and data.
Employee Engagement and Communication: Strategies for improving employee engagement and communication through the use of HRIS platforms.
Recruitment and Onboarding: Developing strategies to attract and retain top talent, and creating effective onboarding processes for new employees.
Training and Development: The process of creating and managing training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career development.
Change Management: Strategies for managing organizational change related to HRIS implementations, process changes, or other organizational change initiatives.
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): ATSs track candidates’ job applications and resumes, manage interview scheduling, and facilitate communication between recruitment teams.
Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS): HRMSs automate and centralize HR activities such as payroll, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management.
Learning Management Systems (LMS): LMSs deliver and track employee training and development programs.
Talent Management Systems (TMS): TMSs can streamline the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to succession planning and performance management.
Onboarding Systems: Onboarding systems are purpose-built platforms that streamline and gamify the onboarding process.
Performance Management Systems: Performance management systems are tools designed to help managers track and assess employee performance and development.
Payroll Systems: Payroll systems allow HR staffers to manage employee pay and benefits, automate tax compliance, and generate reports.
Time and Attendance Systems: Time and attendance systems track attendance, overtime hours, and PTO accruals.
Workforce Planning Systems: Workforce planning systems give HR departments the power to forecast employee headcount, track demographics, and identify gaps in their workforce.
Benefits Administration Systems: Benefits administration systems handle employee programs like health insurance, retirement accounts, and life insurance.
"Human resources management system (HRMS) or Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or Human Capital Management (HCM) is a form of Human Resources (HR) software that combines a number of systems and processes to ensure the easy management of human resources, business processes and data."
"Human resources software is used by businesses to combine a number of necessary HR functions, such as storing employee data, managing payroll, recruitment, benefits administration (total rewards), time and attendance, employee performance management, and tracking competency and training records."
"A human resources management system ensures everyday human resources processes are manageable and easy to access."
"The field merges human resources as a discipline and, in particular, its basic HR activities and processes with the information technology field."
"This software category is analogous to how data processing systems evolved into the standardized routines and packages of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software."
"The linkage of financial and human resource modules through one database creates the distinction that separates an HRMS, HRIS, or HCM system from a generic ERP solution."
"Human resources software is used by businesses to combine a number of necessary HR functions, such as storing employee data, managing payroll, recruitment, benefits administration (total rewards), time and attendance, employee performance management, and tracking competency and training records."
"Human resources software is used by businesses to combine a number of necessary HR functions, such as storing employee data, managing payroll..."
"...recruitment, benefits administration (total rewards)..."
"...time and attendance..."
"...employee performance management..."
"...and tracking competency and training records."
"These ERP systems have their origin from software that integrates information from different applications into one universal database."
"The linkage of financial and human resource modules through one database..."
"The linkage of financial and human resource modules through one database creates the distinction..."
"The field merges human resources as a discipline and, in particular, its basic HR activities and processes with the information technology field."
"This software category is analogous to how data processing systems evolved..."
"...to ensure the easy management of human resources, business processes and data."
"...benefits administration (total rewards)..."
"...to ensure the easy management of human resources, business processes and data."