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What is an HRIS?

HRIS stands for Human Resources Information System. The HRIS is a system that is used to collect
and store on an organization’s employees.

In most cases, an HRIS encompasses the basic functionalities needed for end_to-end Human Resources
Management (HRM).It is a system for recruitment,performance management, learning & development,
and more.

An HRIS is also known as HRIS software.This is a bit confusing as it implies that different
systems can have different software running on them.However,this is not the case.The HRIS is, in
essence,an HR software package.

The HRIS can either run on the company’s own technical infrastructure,or,more common nowadays,be
cloud-based.This means that HR software is running outside of the company’s premises,making it
much easier to update.

Other commonly used names are HRIS system and HRMS,or Human Resources Management system.These are
all different words for the same thing.Collectively,these systems are also called Human Capital
Management systems,orHCM.In this article,we will use the terms HRIS and HRIS systems
interchangeably.
Benefits of an HRIS
Record-keeping: An HRIS is a record-keeping system that keeps track of changes to anything
related to employees.The HRIS can be seen as the single source of truth when it comes to
personnel data.
Compliance :Some data is collected and stored for compliance reasons.This includes material for
the identification of employees in case of theft,fraud,or other misbehaviors,first contact
information in case of accidents, citizens identification information for the tax office,and
expiration dates for mandatory certification.All this information can be stored in the HRIS. It
is essential that data is stored safely and securely,in line with GDPR regulations.
Efficiency:Having all this information stored in one place not only benefits accuracy but also
saves time.Some companies still keep a lot of data about employees as physical as physical
paperwork. Finding the right folder, and locating the right sheet, can take up a lot of staff time.
HR strategy:The HRIS permits the tracking of data required to advance the HR and business
strategy.Depending on the priorities of the organization,different data will be essential to
track.This is where the HRIS shines.
Self-Service HR: A final benefit is the ability to offer self-service HR to employees and
managers.This enables employees to manage their own affairs. When done right,the HRIS can offer a
good employees to manage their own affairs.When done right,the HRIS can offer a good employee
experience.Keep in mind that not all HRIS systems offer this in a user-friendly manner!
HRIS functions

Applicant Tracking System (ATS):This software handles all the company’s recruiting needs.It
tracks candidate information and resumes,enables recruiters to match job openings to suitable
candidates from the company’s application pool,and helps in guiding the hiring process.

Payroll;Payroll automates the pay process of employees.Contractual data and information on new
hires is often entered into this system-sometimes combined with time& attendance data-and ata
the end of the month,payments orders are created.

Benefits administration:Another functionally of the HRIS is benefits management.Employee


benefits are an important aspect of compensation and are also managed in this system.More
advanced systems offer an employee self-service model for employee benefits.In this
case,employees can select the benefits they are looking for themselves.One may want more
paternity leave,the other one a more expensive company car. This self-service approach to
benefits is also called a cafeteria model.
Time & Attendance:This module gathers time and attendance data from employees.These are
especially relevant for shift workers where employees clock in and out.Back in the
day,employees often wrote down their working hours on a piece of paper.Then,the manager would
manually enter the data into a time tracking system.Based on this data,payment orders were
generated and paid to all employees.Nowadays,workers often check into work by fingerprint or a
card that is synced with an HRIS.This gives an exact time for arrival and departure.Any issues
with lateness are easil detected.
Traning:Learning and development is a key element when it comes to employee management.This
module allows HR to track qualifications,certification,and skills of the employees,as well as
an outline of available courses for company emplyess.This module is often referred to as an
LMS,or Learning Management System,when it’s a stand-alone.An LMS usually includes available
e-learning and other courses to be followed by employees.
Performance management:Performane management is akey part of managing people.Performance
ratings are generated once or multiple times a year by the direct manager or peers of the
employee.
Succession planning:Creating a talent pipeline and having replacements available for key roles
in the organization is another key component of an HRIS.
Employee self-service
Reporting & Analytics
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