HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM
The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is a software or online solution for the data entry, data tracking, and data information needs of the Human Resources, payroll, management, and accounting functions within a business. Normally packaged as a data base, hundreds of companies sell some form of HRIS and every HRIS has different capabilities. Pick your HRIS carefully based on the capabilities you need in your company.
Human resource Information system helps HR managers perform HR functions in a more effective and systematic way using technology. It is the system used to acquire, store, manipulate, analyze, retrieve, and distribute pertinent information regarding an organization's human resources. A human resource information system (HRIS) is a system used to acquire, store, manipulate, analyze, retrieve, and distribute pertinent information about an organization's human resources. The HRIS system is usually a part of the organization's larger management information system (MIS) which would include accounting, production, and marketing functions, to name just a few. Human resource and line managers require good human resource information to facilitate decision-making.
Typically, HRIS provides overall:
• Management of all employee information. • Reporting and analysis of employee information. • Company-related documents such as employee handbooks, emergency evacuation procedures, and safety guidelines. • Benefits administration including enrollment, status changes, and personal information updating. • Complete integration with payroll and other company financial software and accounting systems. • Applicant and resume management.
The HRIS that most effectively serves companies tracks:
• attendance, • pay raises and history, • pay grades and positions held, • performance development plans, • training received, • disciplinary action received, •