HRIS MODEL

I have learn three set of components in HRIS model which is input subsystems, HRIS database and output subsystems. 

INPUT SUBSYSTEMS

There are three input subsystems enter data into the database. There are data processing, human resource research, and human resource intelligence. Each of these subsystems can include all types of data entry processes such as those involving keyboard and mouse input, and optical scanning. In certain cases, the input subsystems also include software that transforms input data into the required format for storage.

Data Processing Subsystem

This subsystem consists of those systems residing both in the accounting department and HR, which process data relating to human resources. The data consists of personnel data describing human resources transactions that occur during the resource flow, and also payroll data. The data processing subsystem gathers the data both from internal and environmental sources.

Human Resources Research Subsystem

This subsystem has the responsibility for conducting special studies to provide data on the firm’s human resource-related activities. For example, such data identifies employees who are good candidates for positions coming available because of transfer or termination, and describes job content and the knowledge and skills that are required. In essence, the human resources research subsystem is the introspective view taken by HR of its own operations. As with the data processing subsystem, input data can come from both inside and outside the firm.

Human Resources Intelligence Subsystem

This subsystem has the responsibility for keeping current on environmental activities that are especially important to human resource activities. Data and information are gathered describing activities of the government, labor union, suppliers, the local and financial communities, and even competitors. Employment firms function as suppliers, funneling applicants to the firm. Applicants can also come from the local community and from competitors. The financial community provides data and information concerning the economic climate, which influences the human resource plans. Much of the intelligence data can be obtained from commercial data-bases.

HRIS DATABASE

All of the data and information provided by the input subsystems is held in computer storage. The storage units can reside in IS, HR or other locations. The data relates primarily to the firm’s employees, but also can describe the environmental elements with which HR interfaces. Database management system (DBMS) software performs the main tenancy processes.

OUTPUT SUBSYSTEMS

The output subsystems consist of various types of software that transform data in the database into information outputs. The software can include report writers, mathematical models, office automation package such as E-mail and desktop publishing, and applications of artificial intelligence such as expert systems.

The output subsystems represent the six groups which is workforce planning, recruiting, workforce management, benefit, compensation and environmental reporting. For example, all of the software that supports management as they engage in workforce planning is included in the workforce planning subsystem. 

References:

Raymond McLeod (1995). A Resource Flow Model of Human Resource Information System. Texas: Journal of Information Technology Management, Vol IV, Number 3

http://jitm.ubalt.edu/VI-3/article1.pdf