What is HRIS (Human Resource Information System)?

✅ What is HRIS (Human Resource Information System)?

HRIS stands for Human Resource Information System. It is a software or digital system that helps HR departments manage and automate various HR processes by storing, processing, and retrieving employee-related information.

📌 Simply: “HRIS is the digital brain of the HR department.”

🧩 Key Functions of an HRIS

🔹 1. Employee Database Management

Centralized storage of employee data (name, ID, job title, contact, joining date, etc.)
Digital personal files and records

🔹 2. Payroll & Compensation

Salary calculation
Tax, bonuses, overtime, and deductions
Integration with attendance and leave

🔹 3. Attendance & Leave Management

Biometric/device-integrated attendance tracking
Online leave requests and approvals
Leave balance and holiday calendar

🔹 4. Recruitment & Onboarding

Job postings, applicant tracking
Interview scheduling and candidate status
Digital onboarding forms and task checklists

🔹 5. Performance Management

KRA/KPI tracking
Appraisal forms and ratings
Feedback and goal-setting

🔹 6. Training & Development

Training records, course enrollment
E-learning platform integration
Skill gap analysis and certification tracking

🔹 7. Analytics & Reporting

Custom HR reports (e.g., attrition, absenteeism, headcount)
Dashboard with real-time insights

🎯 Benefits of Using an HRIS

Benefit	Description
✅ Time-saving	Automates manual HR tasks
✅ Accuracy	Reduces human error
✅ Accessibility	Cloud-based access from anywhere
✅ Data Security	Protects sensitive employee info
✅ Better Decision-making	Real-time insights and reports
✅ Improved Compliance	Tracks labor law and policy compliance

🛠️ Popular HRIS Tools (Global & Local)

Tool Name	Best For	Region
SAP SuccessFactors	Large enterprises	Global
BambooHR	Small to mid-sized companies	Global
Zoho People	Cost-effective, scalable	Global
Darwinbox	Modern UI, mobile-first	Asia-focused
PeopleStrong	Indian and Asian companies	South Asia
ZingHR	Cloud HRMS with compliance	South Asia
EasyHR / HRM Bangladesh	Suitable for Bangladeshi companies	Bangladesh