Description
LW 1 complete this discussion
Discuss how HRISs have helped HR to create a strategic business partnership. Provide an example illustrating the value-add HR has become resulting from this strategic alliance.
LW 2 reply to this discussion
Good evening class,
Human Resource Information Systems have been vital to every organization. It has especially helped create a strategic business partnership with the organization by way of improving how Human Resources effectively manages personnel records and other important functions. For example, when Human Resources has invested in a cloud-based software program that can hold files for current and future personnel and applicants. This is important because we all know that documentation is essential. If a former or current employee were to bring up any claim or accusation, these programs can pull up any file that is under that employee/former employee. These programs usually track, collect, and retain all data. Thus, provide the audit with any information that was necessary to complete the audit. Ultimately, HRIS is bringing so much value to the organization through innovation. It has brought new ways to complete previous time-consuming processes and tasks which will align with the strategic goals of the organization.
LW 3 reply to this discussion
Professor/class,
Happy week one and nice to meet all of you! Regarding this discussion in particular I recall human resources was viewed as purely administrative, with limited influence on the future or success of the company as a whole. While getting the foundational policies and processes established is important, companies that want to differentiate themselves from their competition and win in their respective markets must transition their HR into a strategic partner. When HR is a strategic partner, they can impact the company’s key goals and objectives by focusing on the following five key areas: Talent Acquisition, Employee Development, Succession Planning, Technology, and Culture. Identifying the needs and investing the resources required to make each of these areas a core strength for the company will result in superior results and make you an employer of choice in the marketplace.
To establish HR as a strategic partner and identify and attract top-tier talent, they must:
Understand the details behind the company’s vision
Be involved in identifying and defining the current and future goals
Partner with Senior Leadership in the development of your candidate profile
Design and deliver a strategy for attracting and retaining key talent
Thoughts?
LW 4 complete this discussion
Visit Gale Business Insights: Essentials. Select a Fortune 100 or Fortune 500 company. Conduct research on that company and explain how the company created a strategic focus using HRM technology.
OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENTS
Description and Scenario
You are an HRIS consultant working for one of the Big Four Accounting firms in their Human Capital Consulting Practice. Your client is a mid-level biotech company. Your company is expanding its technology expertise in the biotech industry.
Your current workforce consists of:
Executive Management and Senior Management
30
Professional / Technical Personnel
265
Scientists
20
Professional / Administrative Personnel
152
Manufacturing Personnel (non-exempt)
275
Non-manufacturing personnel (non-exempt)
75
Total workforce:
817
You have been retained by the Vice President (VP) of Human Resources (HR) of this company to recommend to the company an optimum (the Best Fit) HRIS and Payroll system that would be appropriate for the concerned company. This company is currently using ADP as the outsourced payroll service and a paper-based model for all their HR administrative processes.
The VP of HR would like your expertise to recommend to the company an integrated Payroll and HRIS system that would be appropriate for the company and fit the company’s needs. The company does not want to outsource any Payroll to HR Administrative Processes.
Your task in this consulting assignment is to recommend to the VP of HR two HRIS/Payroll integrated systems that the VP can include in her final due diligence before she selects the “right” system for the company.
The specifications and features that are her musts are the following:
Automation of HR Administrative processes.
A Compensation Administration module.
A Benefits processing module.
A Performance Management processing module.
A Training and Development Administration module
An Applicant Tracking Module.
Payroll processing with an HR Integration Interface.
A Time and Attendance tracking module.
An appropriate report generation feature with custom and standard reporting features.
In summary, the VP wants to find a single system that fulfills the company’s payroll processing needs and also satisfies the HR department’s needs for automating all regular HR administration processes.
Your task as a consultant is to do a thorough web-based research study to find and recommend to the VP two off-the-shelf purchasable turn-key hybrid Payroll/ HRIS systems suitable to satisfy the wants of this company.
There are three deliverables to this assignment:
LW 5
To write a solid paper, you need to have an outline. Create a one-to-two-page outline addressing the main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include as part of your consultation recommendation (i.e., the final course paper).
Week 2 Outline Grading Rubric
Criteria
Description
Points
Outline
All of the individual course project elements are presented.
10
Outline Details
Shows details in the outline and has proper supporting bullet points.
30
Organization and Professionalism
Proper formatting is free of grammatical errors.
10
Total
A quality outline will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
50
LW 6
Week 7: Final Report
The report is to be written as though you are giving it to the VP of HR. It should be clear, concise, and well researched. Writing should be professional and clean without the use of unexplained acronyms or slang terms.
Maximum 10 pages, including title page and reference page.
Remember, in your project work, you have to address the cost of purchase which should include the cost of customization to convert the off-the-shelf purchased system into a ready-to-use turn-key HRIS/Payroll integrated solution for the company. Also, project the training costs and time of current employees in using the new system should be included.
There are hundreds of systems in the market, and therefore the VP of HR needs your help to narrow down the options to TWO short-listed HRIS / Payroll vendors that would provide your client the highest value and return on investment (ROI).
Start your web research by using the search term “HRIS” on a search engine such as Google and review the findings. You will find other sources on the Course Research page. Use the link to HRIS Vendors found in Webliography and research different HRIS vendors.
Also, you will find material for the Course Project in the following Canvas Class Sections:
Course Resources
Week 1: Lesson
Week 2: Lesson
Week 5: Lesson
Review the grading rubric below to ensure you meet all of the criteria to maximize your final grade.
Week 7 Final Report Grading Rubric
The following information must be included in your paper, and use the headings outlined below.
Headings
Description
Points
Introduction
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
25
Analysis and Recommendations
A thorough web-based research study finds and recommends to the VP two off-the-shelf purchasable turn-key hybrid Payroll/ HRIS systems suitable to satisfy the wants of this organization.
The project addressed the cost of purchase which includes the cost of customization to convert the off-the-shelf purchased system into a ready-to-use turn-key HRIS/Payroll integrated solution for the company. Also, training costs of current employees in using the new system is included. Benefits of the two are clearly articulated.
100
Project Mechanics
Second, the report is written as though you were giving it to your client, the VP of HR. The report is clear, concise, and well thought out. Writing is professional and clean.
All aspects of the assignment grading criteria are included. The assignment adheres to APA formatting guidelines:
Includes a properly formatted title page and reference page.
Intext citations were used correctly for direct quotes and paraphrasing.
Page numbers were included.
Paragraphs indented.
The assignment was treated as a real-world situation giving the opportunity to conductresearch and provide information as an HRM professional.
25
Total Points
150
LW 7
Week 8: PowerPoint with Audio Narration
Create an audio-narrated PowerPoint presentation that can be used to formally present to the VP of HR.
As a reminder, you are making this presentation to the VP of HR for this company. Presentations should not exceed seven minutes.
The grading rubric below to ensure you meet all the criteria to maximize your final grade.
Week 8 PowerPoint with Audio Narration Grading Rubric
Criteria
Description
Points
Documentation and Formatting
Properly referenced according to APA guidelines. Correct spelling and grammar mechanics.
25
Organization and Cohesiveness
Presented in a cohesive manner that flows from stated assumptions. Narration is clear and concise and not just reading off slides.
25
Analysis and Comparison
Compared and contrasted the sets of plans for each organization. Provided appropriate graphics, charts, graphs, and tables. Provided an analysis of this portion of the work. Discussed the concepts, ideas, or insights that appeared to be the most valuable in understanding the causes of the problem/problems. The presentation was supported by references.
50
Conclusion
Provided appropriate concluding remarks.
30
References
Provided appropriate References in APA format for all outside information provided in the presentation.
20
Total
A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
150
