What is our process for strengthening HRIS?
The Capacity Project has developed a systematic process for strengthening HRIS that comprises five key elements: • Develop HRIS Leadership using a participatory approach that brings together representatives of all stakeholders—all producers and consumers of HRH data—in a Stakeholder Leadership Group (SLG). The SLG will provide strategic oversight and define the policy and management questions that will be answered by the system. • Improve existing systems by working with the SLG to appropriately bring networks, Internet connectivity, hardware, software, trained personnel, technical support and even electrical supply up to standards that can support an HRIS. Before beginning work, the Capacity Project team thoroughly assesses existing information and communication technologies (ICT) and HR information systems already in use, and identifies the gaps and breakdowns in those systems. • Implement HRIS software solutions that are customized for the country context and answer the key HR polic
The Capacity Project (2005-2009) developed a systematic process for strengthening HRIS that comprises five key elements. The global follow-on, CapacityPlus, and Capacity Project Associate Awards continue to support the process. • Develop HRIS Leadership using a participatory approach that brings together representatives of all stakeholders—all producers and consumers of HRH data—in a Stakeholder Leadership Group (SLG). The SLG will provide strategic oversight and define the policy and management questions that will be answered by the system. • Improve existing systems by working with the SLG to appropriately bring networks, Internet connectivity, hardware, software, trained personnel, technical support and even electrical supply up to standards that can support an HRIS. Before beginning work, we recommend thoroughly assessing existing information and communication technologies (ICT) and HR information systems already in use, and identifying the gaps and breakdowns in those systems. • I
