Human Resource Information System Software| Steps in
implementing HRIS
For
successful implementation of HRIS
software, appropriate planning at each step is essential.
Considering
the necessity, the steps charted below describes the detailed procedures
involved in successfully developing and implementing an HR information system.
(Best HR Software vendor selection criteria)
STEP
1: Inception of an Idea, having an
HRIS software idea should be initiated somewhere inside the organization and
the originator should present a preliminary report showing the need and benefits
of it.
STEP
2: Feasibility Study, the evaluation between the current system versus HRIS including cost and benefits.
STEP
3: Selecting a project team,
followed by finalization of the feasibility study the project team needs to be finalized.
STEP
4: Defining the Requirements, to
make sure that the mission of the HRIS truly matches management needs&
expectations.
STEP
5: HRIS vendor analysis, asking for
quotations from at least 3 vendors for comparison and to select the best HRIS software vendor.
STEP
6: Package Contract Negotiation,
further to the selection of the best vendor for HRIS the next process is to
make sure about the responsibilities followed by software, installation, service,
maintenance, training and documentation.
STEP
7: Training, soon after the contract
has been signed the training of project team and the HR representatives should
be initiated.
STEP
8: Tailoring the system, making doable
alterations to the vendor packages as per the needs of the organization.
STEP
9: Collecting the data, importing
& integrating the existing organization data (records & spreadsheets)
into the HRIS software
STEP10:
Testing the system, once the system
has been tailored as per the organization’s need the testing of the HRIS
software follows
STEP11:
Starting up begins once all the
current actions are put into the system and reports are being produced.
STEP12:
Running in parallel, even after the
new system is in practice it is advisable to run the old system simultaneously
for a certain definite period of time.
STEP13:
Maintenance, generally it takes several weeks for HR persons to get
accustomed with the new HRIS and hence, remaining errors and adjustments should
be handled during this stabilization period.
STEP14:
Evaluation, the HRIS system should
be assessed after a while to find out the success and possibilities for any
improvement further.
While
implementing the HRIS software in an organization,
following the above-mentioned steps will not only guarantee success but will
increase the profitability as well.

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