From the course: Certification Prep: SHRM-CP
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Technology management
- Many administrative tasks in HR are routine, but take up a large amount of the HR pro's time. A human resource information system, or HRIS, helps free up that time to focus on strategic initiatives. An HRIS is a software application that houses HR information, allowing for easy reporting, and the execution of a variety of HR tasks, such as changing tax deductions. An HRIS may be stored and configured in-house, or managed remotely via cloud computing. Before selecting an HRIS, HR should assess their needs and the needs of the organization. Central to the decision-making process should be the impact on the employee experience. For example, will the options selected be user-friendly and let employees make quick changes to benefits, or submit a request for leave? On the backend, will the HR staff be able to run absence reports and easily calculate attrition rates? Once needs are assessed, you'll need to decide whether to build the HRIS in-house, customize off-the-shelf software, or…
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