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A Human Resource Management System (HRMS) or Human Resource Information System

(HRIS), refers to the systems and processes at the intersection between human resource
management (HRM) and information technology. It merges HRM as a discipline and in particular its
basic HR activities and processes with the information technology field, whereas the programming
of data processing systems evolved into standardized routines and packages of enterprise resource
planning (ERP) software. On the whole, these ERP systems have their origin on software that
integrates information from different applications into one universal database. The linkage of its
financial and human resource modules through one database is the most important distinction to the
individually and proprietary developed predecessors, which makes this software application both
rigid and flexible.

[edit] Purpose
The function of Human Resources departments is generally administrative and common to all
organizations. Organizations may have formalized selection, evaluation, and payroll processes.
Efficient and effective management of "Human Capital" progressed to an increasingly imperative
and complex process. The HR function consists of tracking existing employee data which
traditionally includes personal histories, skills, capabilities, accomplishments and salary. To reduce
the manual workload of these administrative activities, organizations began to electronically
automate many of these processes by introducing specialized Human Resource Management
Systems. HR executives rely on internal or external IT professionals to develop and maintain an
integrated HRMS. Before the client–server architecture evolved in the late 1980s, many HR
automation processes were relegated to mainframe computers that could handle large amounts of
data transactions. In consequence of the high capital investment necessary to buy or program
proprietary software, these internally-developed HRMS were limited to organizations that possessed
a large amount of capital. The advent of client–server, Application Service Provider, and Software as
a Service SaaS or Human Resource Management Systems enabled increasingly higher
administrative control of such systems. Currently Human Resource Management Systems
encompass:

1. Payroll
2. Work Time
3. Benefits Administration
4. HR management Information system
5. Recruiting
6. Training/Learning Management System
7. Performance Record
8. Employee Self-Service

The payroll module automates the pay process by gathering data on employee time and attendance,
calculating various deductions and taxes, and generating periodic pay cheques and employee tax
reports. Data is generally fed from the human resources and time keeping modules to calculate
automatic deposit and manual cheque writing capabilities. This module can encompass all
employee-related transactions as well as integrate with existing financial management systems.

The work time module gathers standardized time and work related efforts. The most advanced
modules provide broad flexibility in data collection methods, labor distribution capabilities and data
analysis features. Cost analysis and efficiency metrics are the primary functions.

The benefits administration module provides a system for organizations to administer and track
employee participation in benefits programs. These typically encompass insurance, compensation,
profit sharing and retirement.

The HR management module is a component covering many other HR aspects from application to
retirement. The system records basic demographic and address data, selection, training and
development, capabilities and skills management, compensation planning records and other related
activities. Leading edge systems provide the ability to "read" applications and enter relevant data to
applicable database fields, notify employers and provide position management and position control.
Human resource management function involves the recruitment, placement, evaluation,
compensation and development of the employees of an organization. Initially, businesses used
computer based information systems to:

• produce pay checks and payroll reports;


• maintain personnel records;
• pursue Talent Management.

Online recruiting has become one of the primary methods employed by HR departments to garner
potential candidates for available positions within an organization. Talent Management systems
typically encompass:

• analyzing personnel usage within an organization;


• identifying potential applicants;
• recruiting through company-facing listings;
• recruiting through online recruiting sites or publications that market to both recruiters and
applicants.

The significant cost incurred in maintaining an organized recruitment effort, cross-posting within
and across general or industry-specific job boards and maintaining a competitive exposure of
availabilities has given rise to the development of a dedicated Applicant Tracking System, or 'ATS',
module.

The training module provides a system for organizations to administer and track employee training
and development efforts. The system, normally called a Learning Management System if a stand
alone product, allows HR to track education, qualifications and skills of the employees, as well as
outlining what training courses, books, CDs, web based learning or materials are available to
develop which skills. Courses can then be offered in date specific sessions, with delegates and
training resources being mapped and managed within the same system. Sophisticated LMS allow
managers to approve training, budgets and calendars alongside performance management and
appraisal metrics.

The Employee Self-Service module allows employees to query HR related data and perform some
HR transactions over the system. Employees may query their attendance record from the system
without asking the information from HR personnel. The module also lets supervisors approve O.T.
requests from their subordinates through the system without overloading the task on HR department.

Many organizations have gone beyond the traditional functions and developed human resource
management information systems, which support recruitment, selection, hiring, job placement,
performance appraisals, employee benefit analysis, health, safety and security, while others integrate
an outsourced Applicant Tracking System that encompasses a subset of the above.

Assigning Responsibilities Communication between the Employees.

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