| Title | HR Technology Competencies: New Roles for HR Professionals |
| ShortDescription | This report examines how the use of human resource (HR) technology is evolving in organizations and transforming HR. |
| LongDescription | The report examines the current uses of human resource information systems (HRIS) in organizations and shows how the expanded use and ease of use of new technology will affect the human resource (HR) profession. The development of HR technologies and workforce analytics is helping to transform HR into a decision science with a measurable impact on business results. The expanded use of the Internet for the delivery of HR applications, especially on a service basis, is also emphasizing the importance of HRIS for organizations of all sizes. This may drive the demand for simplicity as more non-HR professionals have access to these tools, while at the same time creating new roles for HR professionals and the imperative to develop strong HR technology competencies. Topics discussed include workforce analytics and HR as a decision science, greater access to HR technology by non-HR professionals, and new roles and competencies. This article is available to members of the Society for Human Resource Management. The report initially focuses on the ways that use of HR technology reduces transactional and labor costs. The presentation of current and future uses of HRIS tools, strategic workforce planning, talent management, performance measurement, e-learning, and knowledge management will be of interest to Department of Transportation HR and information technology leaders concerned with how to maximize the effectiveness of their HR tools. ERP HRIS applications are becoming easier to use for reporting purposes, but the author points out that even in organizations relying on multiple HR information tools, the use of data warehouse software is enabling organizations to better utilize their HR data for reporting and measurement. Finally, the use of HRIS is creating new roles for HR professionals, while pointing out that HR departments need to develop strong HR technology competencies. |
| SourceAuthor | Jennifer Schramm |
| Reference | 2006 SHRM Research Quarterly |
| Organization | Society for Human Resource Management |
| ContactAddress | 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, |
| ContactEmail | trends@shrm.org. |
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