The human resource information system administrator, or HRIS administrator, is usually employed a company’s human resources department. As a result, an HRIS administrator has a wide range of responsibilities. Since the HRIS administrator works in human resources, one of the job responsibilities is to hire and train employees. Other responsibilities include record keeping, payroll, speaking, writing, and data processing.
HRIS administrators are in charge of human resources projects such as identifying and hiring the personnel that businesses require. They must be organized while keeping track of the human resources budget and recruiting the appropriate personnel while creating plans for hiring those personnel. When it comes to hiring the best workers for a company’s job openings, they use their judgment and objectivity. HRIS administrators are well-versed in affirmative action as well as all human resource laws.
They train employees explaining the job and demonstrating what they will be doing, though the extent to which they train employees varies company. HRIS administrators can work independently if necessary, but because they train employees, they tend to be energetic and good at motivating others and building teams. An HRIS administrator also has good conflict resolution skills because there are times when coworkers have disagreements, when employees complain about an abusive boss, or when employees are laid off for economic reasons or fired for poor performance.
An HRIS administrator organizes and keeps track of data or information about a company’s employees in record keeping. For example, they maintain confidentiality keeping records of all employees’ names, addresses, salaries, benefits, retirement plans, and vacation allowances. They also use performance reviews to keep track of employee performance. They also keep information about potential employees so that they have a pool from which to recruit if they need more workers.
Compensation and payroll are familiar to HRIS administrators. For example, they understand how to classify each job and the approximate salary that each one requires. They also know when and how paychecks are supposed to be delivered to employees, whether regular check or direct deposit into their bank accounts. They also know how to use HRIS software like Ascentis, Ceridian, or Kronos Workforce HR.
In business meetings, they give oral presentations. They also write reports to senior management and business letters on the company’s behalf. As a result, they are experts in both oral and written communication.
HRIS administrators need to know how to use a computer because they use it to write reports and business letters. They also use spreadsheets and perform statistical analyses as part of their record-keeping and evaluation of the company’s human resources efforts. They also have a strong understanding of computer software, and in some cases, they may be the ones who teach other employees how to use it.