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Human resource information system (HRIS). HRIS as a systematic procedure for collecting, storing, maintaining data needed by organization about its human resources, personnel activities. HRIS shape an integration between human resource management and information technology.
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Human resource information system(HRIS) • HRIS as a systematic procedure for collecting, storing, maintaining data needed by organization about its human resources, personnel activities. • HRIS shape an integration between human resource management and information technology. • It merges HRM as a discipline and in particular basic HR Activities and processes with the information technology field.
Cont... • HRIS is not limited to the computer hardware and software applications that comprise the technical part of the system, it also includes the people, policies, procedures data required to maintain the HR functions.
HRIS - EVOLUTION • First, paper files were located in the personnel department. • Then, punched card and magnetic media files were located in Information Technology. • Government legislation in the 1960s and 70s eventually called management’s attention to the importance of HR data. • In the late 1970’s the concept of an HRIS was born.
Why HRIS is needed? • Storing information and data for each individual employee. • Increasing size of workforce in organization. • Technological advances for employees. • Computerized information system
HRIS - VENDORS More than 25, world-wide, • Automatic data processing • SAP • Restrac web hire • Oracle • Human resource micro system • Lawson software • Specturm
Benefits • Higher accuracy of information generated • Better work culture • Fast response to answer queries • More transparency in the system
Limitations • It can be expensive in terms of finance and manpower. • Computer can not substitute human beings. • Lack of communication • Unclear goal/objectives • Failure to include key people
Types of HRIS • Operational HRIS • Tactical HRIS • Strategic HRIS
Operational HRIS -operational HRIS provides data to support routine and repetitive human resource decisions. -Information is detailed, structured, accurate and internal. -For eg. Performance management info. System, selection and placement info.system
2) Tactical HRIS -within the human resource management area; these decision include recruitment decision, job analysis, training & development decision. -For eg. Job analysis info. system, recruiting info. System, compensation info. System.
3)Strategic HRIS -Strategic HRIS helps top level management to set goals and directions for organization. -Gather and manage information from within and outside organization.
Conclusion HRIS is a set of inter related components working together to collect, process, and store information to support HR decision making, coordination and control in an organization.