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New HR ITsystems

Summary of postings

New HR ITsystems Claire Rix 12 May 05
Re: New HR ITsystemsJill Sample19 May 05
Re: New HR ITsystemsAndrew Brierley21 May 05
Re: New HR ITsystemsTheresa Cannon22 Aug 06
Re: New HR ITsystemsgijs houtzagers29 May 05
Re: New HR ITsystemsPatrick Gallagher6 Jul 05
Re: New HR ITsystemsKatharine Jamieson22 Aug 05
Re: New HR ITsystemsCaroline Attwood16 Aug 06
Re: New HR ITsystemsAlan Jones5 Feb 07

Details of postings

New HR ITsystems Claire Rix 12/05/2005 09:49
We are currently looking for a new IT system and wondered if anybody has any advice about how best to proceed or top tips re the specification?
 
+ Re: New HR ITsystems Jill Sample 19/05/2005 12:02
I'm in a similar boat and looking for an HR system too - we're a small but growing company - currently 50 staff - 1/3 of whom are based overseas. Would be interested in recommendations .
++ Re: New HR ITsystems Andrew Brierley 21/05/2005 10:43
You need to identify exactly what it is your organisation wants from a system. Does the organisation want a HR system or just a payroll system, does it require both, in addition to that does the organisation want L&D etc. etc. There are systems out there that have the various functionalities. I have my preference in systems, but that does not mean it will work for your organisation, and vice-versa. You will find that there is no system on the market that will fit exactly what you want, so you need to identify the 'must have' and the 'like to have'. Essentially you need to bring both your IT Department and HR Department together, but it is the HR Department that will use the system, therefore do not let IT take control of the project, use them as a type of consultant.

Research into different software houses via. the internet (just type HR systems into google), the various conferences/exhibitions, talk to other organisations, but do not believe that the system they have is the right one for you.

I have a few documents that you may want to view to aid you in this whole process, so if you drop me an e-mail at andrewbrierley@nwfltd.co.uk I can send you them.

Otherwise good luck.
+++ Re: New HR ITsystems Theresa Cannon 22/08/2006 13:34
I see you were looking for HR systems back in May 05 and I am now doing the same and would be interested to find out more about your results if possible? Many thanks. Theresa Cannon
Theresac@biocats.com
++ Re: New HR ITsystems gijs houtzagers 29/05/2005 07:27
Hi Claire,
Just have done a scoping on all major (and local) HR systems becaue of the take over of PeopleSoft by Oracle. SAP and Oracle re outstanding compared to the other systems. They cn also dliver for smller companies than mine (4500 employees). They are the only ones that can deliver support for more compilcated HR processes like e-learning and integrated competency management
+++ Re: New HR ITsystems Patrick Gallagher 06/07/2005 12:35
If you are looking to implement a new HRIS, get specialist advice and support.

1. Identify clearly what the system is designed to do, and scope it.
2. Identify its relationship/interface with other company IT systems e.g. payroll.
3. Identify Risk components in data tranfer/migration/integration and end user applicability/ training.
4. Produce an outline Project plan.
5. Evaluate price and produce a Budget.
6. Identify prospective software suppliers who have successfully implemented the systems that you are interested in.
7. Talk to/visit some of their clients and investiaget the system from a practical perspective with end user comments about value and implementation.

and /or contact me:

patrick-j-gallagher@supanet.com
++++ Re: New HR ITsystems Katharine Jamieson 22/08/2005 11:13
Hi

Do you have any documentation on the various different systems around? e.g. have you already conducted an evaluation of them?

Thanks
++++ Re: New HR ITsystems Caroline Attwood 16/08/2006 13:21
The best starting point is your HR business plan if you have one,
Review very carefully all the services you provide to your client groups. Ascertain what functions and processes and data underly these services. How efficient are these and what improvements need to be made. What other systems do yu need to interface with (Payroll?) What are the priorities? This provides the foundation of what your system must do & quality standards to measure against later.
Look for ease of use and clarity. Can you modify the system and create reports easily or are complicated languages needed. How much will you have to rely on the supplier (costly!!!)
Talk to IT about the platform the system must run on and involve them from the start as they will have to maintain it for you.
Hope these pointers are of help. Best of luck
+++++ Re: New HR ITsystems Alan Jones 05/02/2007 15:24 alan jones@ cascadehr co uk

My company specialises in helping organisations get the right HR system, and we do this by having one of the most flexible and scalable systems on the market.  We cover all industry sectors and all sizes of organisations. From 10 employees right up to 10,000 employees.  Our main business is with organisations in the 100 - 400 range. We cover Core HR administration, Employee Self service, Line manager authorisation, Training, Learning & Development, Recruitment, Workflow and have browser, and hosted solutions.


check out www.cascadehr.co.uk for more information.


We are unique as we are the only UK supplier who has a completely browser based HR system and our own payroll system.

 
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