Human Resource Information Systems -A review

Over the last decade Human Resource Information Systems have been adopted by many companies as it contributes to the development and profitability of the organization by reducing costs, facilitating information flow and thereby helping the HR managers to take effective decisions and gain a competitive advantage. In the past few years HRIS has been acting as an effective tool for organizational performance. The objective of HRIS is to support creation, transfer and application of information related to human resources or employees in organizations. Thus, effective development and implementation of HRIS requires a foundation in several rich literatures. To be credible, HRIS research and development should conserve and construct upon the significant literature that exists in different but related fields. This paper presents the functions, applications and various concepts of HRIS with a focus on its potential role in an organization. Drawing upon the literature review and analysis of HRIS concepts, several important research issues surrounding the role of HRIS have been discussed.