In this project, you will take the skills youve learned in class and apply them using a real company. This is a group project.

Your main task is to provide a detailed implementation plan for an HRIS application for a company of your choice.

Your instructor will evaluate your efforts while playing the role of a CEO in a professional setting. Your assignment should be produced as if you are submitting it to someone of that stature.

Your final submission must include:

1. A project brief (Maximum 2 pages) which must include:
   • Challenges met while working on this assignment
   • Limitations of your approach
   • What would you do differently?
   • Why you made those choices
2. Define the main HR problem that you would like to solve by conducting a needs analysis (interview, survey, etc.)
3. Identify the people impacted by this change
4. Identify the process impacted by this change
5. Identify the data points impacted by this change
6. Estimate benefits and costs ratio (make it up if need be)
   • Provide detailed information, volumes, transactions, savings, etc.
7. Propose an HRIS vendor
   • • Select a vendor and explain your choice
     • Explain which module(s) you will be signing up for
8. Propose a high-level timeline
   • List people, resources needed, dates, stages, and dependencies
9. Define success
10. List risks associated with the project
    • Explain how you will mitigate those risks
11. Define your change management approach
12. Propose an executive dashboard
    • List all HR metrics
13. Provide a training and development plan

Min 13 pages (excluding cover page), max 30 pages.

Other general requirements:

1. Ensure your work is free of grammar and spelling errors
2. You must properly identify and cite any images or any work that is not your own in the submission, including but not limited to images, banners, etc. Failure to do so is a breach of Niagaras academic integrity regulations.

EVALUATION

Depth of information provided in all sections A realistic and feasible solution The report refers to concepts learned in class The proposed solution is coherent and consistent throughout Evidence of process/research leading to thoughtful solutions The level of detail and rigour is appropriate Reflects best practices and principles of HRIS The report is usable, easy to read and understand Professionalism and communication of concepts Assignment meets all stated requirements

5 points per bullet point for a total of 50

Late policy: 5% per day, to a maximum of 25%. No assignments will be accepted after 5 days.

REMINDER:

• Each team member has a responsibility to their group to ensure they are contributing fairly to the process and the results.
• In cases where group member involvement is not equitable, individual grades may be re-assessed.
• Peer evaluation may be included in any of the assessments.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the three types of HR activities
2. Explain the purpose and nature of an HRIS
3. Describe the difference between eHRM and HRIS
4. Explain the value and risks associated with the use of an HRIS
5. Describe the different types of HRIS
6. Describe the historical evolution of HRM, including the changing role of the HR professional
7. Discuss the evolution of the technology of HRIS
8. Discuss how the information from an HRIS can assist organizational decision making
9. Understand how HRM and HRIS fit within a comprehensive model of organizational functioning in global business environments