What Is HRIS?

What is an HRIS System? The Two Pillars

An HRIS is built on two pillars that create the foundation for managing people and policies to support overall organizational effectiveness.

Organizational design

From a structural perspective, HRIS includes roles, functions, and reporting hierarchies. By defining the organizational structure, HRIS provides recognizable accountability and a pathway for operational functionality and consistency.

The right HRIS helps you address business challenges by helping you put the right talent in place. Through the consistent, automated management of acquisition and recruiting data, your HRIS can help you build a workforce that has the right people with the right skills, working in the right functions and under the right structure, to meet your strategic goals.

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Employee data management

Similar to customer relationship management but within an employer/employee setting, the HRIS provides a comprehensive view of every employee including name, address, date of hire, compensation, benefit selections, and much more. With the right data, you’ll be better able to connect with your employees, help them develop career plans, find the right training, and take their performance to the next level.

The HRIS enables automated and standardized record keeping, reporting, and self-service functionality. This can lead to more accurate and up-to-date information management that drives greater efficiency while providing convenience and ease of use for employees.

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