HRMS: Is the Role Changing from being Administrative to Strategic?

Human Resource Management System (HRMS) does matter in the current digital economy. Many firms transform their HRM functions from manual to computerized work processes. Information technology is expected to drive Human Resource's (HR) transition from one having focus on Human Resource Management (HRM) to Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM). This strategic role not only adds a valuable dimension to the HR function, but also changes the competencies that define success of HR professional and practitioner. Interestingly, HRMS is utilized for administrative rather than analytical purposes. This with focus on implementation of HRMS in J&K Bank, attempts to investigate whether Human Resource Management Systems have reached the strategic potential in HR department or not.