Graded Homework

HRM722: Personnel Research Techniques & HRIS

Assignment 1: Human Resource Information System (15%)

The VP of HR has advised that
the new HRIS system has been approved and you have been asked to take on this
responsibility. Prepare a report that includes all of the information required
below (or provide the same information for a department in a company for which
you have worked).

1.
List the different functions within the HR department and provide a
brief description of each.

2.
Prepare a description of the HRIS project team. Who will be involved and
at what level? Keep the team to a maximum of 6 people.

3.
Using Excel, create a sample data dictionary for the employee function
(minimum 15 data fields).

4.
Prepare a
list of reports required (5 regular and 5 legislative).

5.
Using Word, prepare a table showing the security requirements for the
department (max 7 users with levels shown for each user).

6.
List the
existing and required hardware requirements.

7.
Prepare a list of other systems which might be connected to the HRIS
(internal and external).

8.
Prepare a basic vendor feature matrix (comparison table) and include a
minimum of 10 important features that you would like to have in the new HRIS
system. Note: if you prepare the matrix using Excel, make sure you copy the Excel
worksheet into your word processed file.

Please ensure that your completed assignments meet the following
requirements.

Requirements:

Content	Your report should include:
	• Cover page with your name, student number, assignment name
	•	Table of Contents
	•	Introduction
	• Separate section for each required item.
Format	Word processed, double-spaced, spellchecked, your name on first
	page, page numbering on every page
File Type	Save the File as Rich Text Format (.rtf), not .doc, .wps, or any other
	type. Other file types will not be accepted for marking.
File Name	XXXy.asgn1.rtfwhere XXXis replaced by your last name, and yis
	replaced by your first initial and 1 is replaced by the appropriate
	assignment number for each assignment submitted.
References	For references, quote and cite the source. Example: “XXX”, (Belcourt
	& McBey, p. 127)
Due Date	Please check the Timeline (in Course Information) for the due date for
	each assignment.

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