Human Resources Information System

Scenario

You have been hired by a company that has recently experienced significant growth. The company currently manages most of its business functions (including HR) using basic open software.

The owners are now researching a more vigorous system.

You have been asked to prepare a memo to senior management that summarizes how implementing a more complete system can benefit the HR department.

While you encourage an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, you are particularly pushing for a robust HR tracking system.

Instructions

Using the University online library resources and the Internet, research the advantages and disadvantages of HRIS and ERP.

Based on your research, prepare a memo that covers the following:

Define both HRIS and ERP, and compare both the similarities and the differences of each process.

Justify introducing new software into the company and show how it can benefit multiple aspects of the HR department. Specifically address the following:

Staffing models and workforce planning

Recruitment

Performance and absence records

Analyze 3-5 challenges this company will face while implementing a new system.

Develop recommendations for strategies to address these challenges and help the expanding company meet its goals.

Support your assertions using scholarly research and appropriate examples.

Write a 4-pages memo in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.