HR glossary · HR systems
HRIS (HR information system)
A system focused on storing and reporting employee data.
An HR information system (HRIS) focuses on storing and reporting employee data such as personal details, contracts, documents and job history. The term is often used interchangeably with HRMS, although an HRMS usually also covers processes such as payroll and recruitment.
In practice
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