It is an integrated system providing information used by HR management in decision making. It allows a company to keep track of all of its employees and information about them—whatever information the company chooses to store there, such as employee demographics, benefits tracking, and performance information. It is usually created in a database or, more often, in a series of interrelated databases.
1. It’ll improve the efficiency of your HR team
One of the most immediate benefits of using specialist HR software – once you’ve completed the implementation and launch phase – is an improvement in the efficiency of your HR team. Repetitive, admin-intensive tasks such as chasing managers to complete probation or annual reviews can be automated, and others – such as approving holiday or certifying absence – can be delegated to managers and employees through self-service functionality.
2. Reducing Errors and Maintaining Compliance
Many HR tasks are highly regulated, and because of this, even a minor error on the part of a human resources employee could result in considerable legal issues and even financial loss for the company
3. Efficiency of Administration
If the company is using a paper-based system, it will be very difficult to keep track of the employee’s information for the Admin. For example, How many leaves did an employee take?, How many projects/tasks one is working on?. Using HRMS, this becomes easier for the Admin, as they can use simple search and filters to find relevant details.
4. Data Analysis and Quick Decisions
Since most, if the data managed in HRMS are up-to-date and robust, the HR manager can make decisions faster. For example, how many people would need training? Who will be available as an Event Manager etc? Also using the reports generated by the HRMS software can easily do the analysis of these data.
5. Improved Communication
HR systems will include an employee directory. Using HRMS makes internal communication possible without being dependent on any other tool. Also as an Admin, one can send messages to the bulk of people using HRMS.
6. Measurable ROI
Investment in HR software can lead to substantial cost savings despite the high initial investment required. If you choose software that specifically meets your business' needs, you will be able to reduce your labor costs as many functions will be completed by the software itself and others will take a lot less time as a result of the software.
7. Improved Security
HR software can also improve your business' security by reducing the amount of paperwork and related security risks. Security has become a problem or at least a consideration for many businesses and reducing the number of ways in which security can be breached is certainly one way to limit the risk.