CHAPTER Human resource information management systems Session objectives Understand the nature of HRIMS and contributions to SHRM and planning Appreciate the uses, issues and crucial features of HRIMS Explain the key steps in establishing an HRIMS Discuss the implications of Australian Privacy and Freedom of Information legislation HRIMS A system used to acquire, store, manipulate, analyse, retrieve and distribute pertinent information regarding an organisation’s human resources Development of HRIMS Economic and political pressures: – Accountability – Legislation Professional influences: – Strategic uses – Data storage – Access by management – ‘Self-service’ kiosks Benefits of HRIMS Improved planning and program development Faster information processing Decreased administrative and HR costs Accuracy Enhanced communication Links with strategic HR planning Benchmarking by establishing performance targets and quantitative measures Development and modification of HR plans Evaluation of HR functions Successful HRIMS Accurate Flexible Dynamic and comprehensive Modular but integrated Allow control ...Session objectives Understand the nature of HRIMS and contributions to SHRM and planning Appreciate the uses, issues and crucial features of HRIMS Explain the key