Managing a human resources information system (HRIS)
Reliable HR data, streamlined processes and useful indicators: make your HRIS a genuine management tool. HR managers, project managers and administrators will develop an approach to organising access, structuring workflows and supporting users. Connect system decisions with team needs and HR decision-making.
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- RH023FR Code
Presentation
In the era of HR digitalisation, the HRIS is more than an administrative tool: it is a strategic driver for optimising processes and ensuring reliable workforce data. Effective management is vital to ensure regulatory compliance and align personnel administration with business objectives.
This 2-day course immerses you in HRIS project management and administration. Through concrete case studies, you will learn to structure workflows, manage access permissions and configure the system to meet business needs. The emphasis is on creating meaningful HR dashboards for performance-based management.
You will leave with a clear methodology to manage change, secure personal data and continually improve your system. The aim is to transform your HRIS into a genuine decision-support tool that supports HR strategy and operational effectiveness.
Objectives
By the end of this HRIS management course, you will be able to:
- explain the strategic role of an HRIS and master its key components;
- apply labour law to digitalised HR processes;
- configure and administer HR data in compliance with legislation;
- deploy HR dashboards and KPIs in compliance with regulatory requirements;
- ensure HRIS security and business continuity;
- improve workforce data reliability to support strategically aligned HR decisions;
- ensure legal compliance and traceability across all HRIS processes;
- structure HR workflows and access permissions to improve efficiency;
- lead an HRIS project, support change and maximise user adoption.
Program
Module 1: understand the fundamentals and prepare to manage an HRIS
- HRIS definition, challenges and strategic role (integrated, modular and cloud systems).
- Identifying key components: personnel administration, payroll, training and recruitment.
- Optimising HR processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Ensuring data quality and traceability.
- The HRIS as a tool for decision support and HR strategic alignment.
- HR needs analysis, organisational assessment and change management.
- Selecting a suitable HRIS solution and planning deployment.
Module 2: implement and operationally monitor the HRIS
- Structuring and coding HR data in accordance with employment law.
- Defining workflows and automation.
- Managing user profiles and access permissions.
- Functional setup and configuration of the HRIS.
- Producing statutory and operational reports.
- Building dashboards and HR key performance indicators.
- Analysing variances and defining corrective action plans.
Module 3: optimise, secure and develop the HRIS
- User training plans and ongoing support.
- Continuous improvement: audits, legal updates and user feedback.
- Securing access and protecting personal data.
- Establishing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and managing risks.
- Identifying innovations and trends: HR analytics, AI, mobility and cloud.
Audience
This course is intended for HR professionals involved in deploying, administering or optimising an HRIS, including:
- HRIS managers and project managers leading deployment or system development to ensure alignment with HR strategy.
- HR administrators and officers using the HRIS daily for personnel administration and data reliability.
- HR controllers extracting and analysing HRIS data to produce reports and dashboards.
- HR managers overseeing HRIS use in their area to optimise processes and support managers.
Prerequisites
This course requires the following prerequisites:
- Professional experience: knowledge of HR fundamentals (administration, payroll, recruitment) is required. Initial exposure to HRIS tools or HR software is essential to benefit fully from configuration workshops.
- Basic knowledge:
- basic understanding of labour law is strongly desirable;
- general confidence using IT tools;
- an interest in data analysis.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
- Case study
Course highlights
- Regulatory grounding: centre your approach on legal compliance and employment law to safeguard every configuration.
- Hands-on practice: configure workflows and work through concrete case studies based on real situations.
- Performance focus: create meaningful dashboards and KPIs to measure HR impact in real time.
- Risk management: integrate data security, compliance and business continuity planning at every project stage.
Dates and sessions
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