HR Information System

Definition: A system which seeks to merge the activities associated with

HRM and IT into one common database through the use of ERP software.
The goal of HRIS is to merge the different parts of human resources,

including payroll, labor productivity, and benefit management into a less capital-intensive system than the mainframes used to manage activities in the past.
Also called Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS).

HRIS: Concept
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New practice
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A large company having multiple non-integrated HR systems

The same company now have one integrated HR system.

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Some of the most popular modules are..

Employee self service Benefit administration Track training

Evolution

Rainbow of Choices
Payroll Access/Excel
Next Gen Payroll

HRIS
ERPs

eHR
HR Portals

Transactions entered manually and centrally Stores data and transactions Calculations are done outside of the system Simple exports to benefit providers

Transactions entered manually and centrally Stores data and transactions Performs simple calculations Provides feeds to other systems and providers via export

Transactions are initiated by employees or managers All calculations are parameterized for easy changes Other systems use ODBC, automated feeds or other integrated linkages

Benefits of HRIS
Simplify the decision making process.
Computerize employee records and databases.

It automates the entire payroll process by gathering and updating

employee payroll data on a regular basis.

It also gathers information such as employee attendance, calculating

various deductions and taxes on salaries.

Characteristics
Is a software solution for small to mid-sized businesses to help

automate and manage their HR, payroll, management and accounting activities.
HRIS system might consist of a single database or a number of

interconnected ones.
It stores basic employee information such as personal details, company

role, salary, benefits administration, payroll.

It allows us to keep track of employment applications.

Related on About Employee Benefits

Consulting Staff About Employee Benefits. Rewarding Dedicated Staff. Using Employee Benefits to Attract the Best Staff. Options for Administrating Benefits.

Conclusion
HRIS is not simply a means of minimizing administrative cost, but rather a tool through which we can facilitate the realization of large scale business

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