INTRODUCTION TO HRIS

My first impression about this subject is it’s about system. But I’m a little bit confused because I only know that the system is to improve the organization management but don’t know what type of system/activity that can relate to HR field. After a couple weeks of classes with Dr. Roya, I’ve learnt that nowadays, the development of the HRIS field has been seen to have a significant impact on the emergence of strategic human resource management (Strategic HRM). The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is the combination of two fields that are Human Resource Management (HRM) and Information Technology (IT).HRIS is not only limited to the hardware and software application that comprise the technical part of the system but also the people, forms, policies and procedures and data required to managed the HR function. The purpose of HRIS to provide service, in the form of accurate and timely to the clients of the system.

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