Refers to the systems and processes at the intersection between human resource management (HRM) and information technology. It merges (HRM) as a discipline and in particular its basic HR activities and processes with the information technology field, whereas the programming of data processing systems evolved into standardized routines and packages of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. On the whole, these (ERP) systems have their origin on software that integrates information from different applications into one universal database. The linkage of its financial and human resource modules through one database is the most important distinction to the individually and proprietary developed predecessors, which makes this software application both rigid and flexible.
Currently Human Resource Management Systems are about :
- Payroll
- Work Time
- Benefits Administration
- HR management Information system
- Recruiting
- Training/Learning Management System
- Performance Record
- Employee Self-Service
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HRMS
