ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 6

An analytical study of the role of human resource information systems (HRIS) in human resource management (HRM)

  • Author:
  • Anjali Rai
  • Total Page Count: 10
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 90 to 99

*Banasthali University

Abstract

Human Resource Information System (HRIS) plays an important role in Human Resource Management (HRM) in the current scenario. Many organizations transform their HRM functions from the manual work processes to the computerized work processes. Basically an HRIS is used for administrative purposes rather than analytical purposes. This paper introduces the implementation of HRIS is beneficial for an organization and usage of HRIS by HR Manager to fulfil their job responsibility and decision making: the HRIS's needs analysis, the HRIS Function, HRIS Users. HRIS Application& HRIS Benefits. Development of information system by organisation for attaining efficiency effectiveness enhancing quality and gaining competitive advantage. It is concerned with looking at the role of HRIS as a medium for HR managers for performing their job roles more professionally or perhaps as a means for reducing their status after years of hard-earned recognition. This research will investigate whether, and to what extent HRIS are enabling HR managers to enhance their job roles to attain increased professional status. It will evaluate whether HRIS are enabling current HR managers to achieve increased recognition and professionalism. This will be examined by looking at the nature of HRIS and the nature of HR managers’ job roles (traditional and new emerging ones) followed by a focus on the impact of HRIS on HR managers’ job roles.