What is an HRIS? Definition and meaning

HRIS

Definition: an HRIS is the acronym for an Human Resource Information System. It can be defined as a collection (whole) of HR software that is utilized for data entry, data tracking, and data management. As the term suggests, the main aim of HRIS is to store and make available the data of all human resources operations of an organization in a database, using software and a portal.
An HRIS comprises of a wide range of systems under itself. For instance, it includes all aspects of managing the employee database, applicant tracking, payroll processes, time and attendance, leaves tracking, customizable insight reports, employee self-service.
Also called Human Resource Management System (HRMS).

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