mannauðskerfi

Mannauðskerfi (Icelandic: mannauðskerfi; eng: human resources information system, HRIS; HRMS) refers to software that consolidates and automates core human resources processes and data. It stores employee records, tracks payroll and benefits, recruitment, attendance, performance, training, and compliance across the employment lifecycle. Many systems are cloud-based and designed to integrate with finance and ERP platforms.

Modules and capabilities include employee data management, payroll and tax administration, time and attendance, recruitment and onboarding, performance management, learning management, succession planning, benefits administration, absence and leave, workforce analytics, self-service portals for employees and managers, reporting and dashboards, and workflow automation.

Benefits and considerations: Benefits include centralized data, improved accuracy, streamlined HR operations, better reporting, strategic workforce planning, and compliance with labor laws. Challenges include data privacy and security, change management, vendor lock-in, and implementation complexity. System selection may consider deployment mode (cloud vs on-premises), scalability, integration capabilities, localization, and user adoption.

In practice, organizations use mannauðskerfi to automate routine tasks, standardize HR processes, support regulatory reporting, and empower managers with real-time insights. The term encompasses both HRIS and broader human capital management (HCM) functionalities.

See also: HRIS, HRMS, workforce management, payroll software, talent management.