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What is HRIS?

Human Resources Informations System (HRIS):

A flexible software solution designed to bring together managers and HR teams, streamlining essential HR-related tasks and workflows. Acting as a central hub for managing all HR-related data and processes, it covers the full employee lifecycle, simplifying tasks such as recruitment, onboarding, changes in employee conditions, offboarding, and more.

By eliminating administrative burdens in these areas, a Human resource information system (HRIS) gives your HR team their time back, allowing them to focus on the strategic initiatives that truly drive your organisation forward.

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Which Areas Does A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Focus On?

Org Chart

Linked with the live position library as well as the employee database and offers a self-healing, central function where major HR tasks, from recruiting to cross-boarding, can be initiated.
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Dashboard / Reporting

Segment your data into reporting lines, departments, entities, employment types, or in any way that best suits your business needs.
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Employee Search & Look-Up

Efficiently filter your HR data by any parameter. Instantly locate and view specific individuals or lists, edit information, or initiate workflows, such as employment changes, right from the interface.
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Recruitment

Handle all your hiring needs from requests-to-hire and job ads, to custom e-forms, video responses, applicant tracking, candidate pools, and more.
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Employee Onboarding

Seamlessly welcome and integrate new employees into your organisation with customizable digital onboarding packs, mobile-enabled signing, automated text messages, and more.
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Employment Changes

Give executives and managers the power to affect changes to employment records of employees themselves, whether that is updating remuneration (REM) details or making a change to their working hours.
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Employee Self-Service

Manage leave requests, online payslips, employee contracts, employee resources, internal job board and more all from a beautiful employee portal.
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Performance Review

Strengthen collaboration between stakeholders with customisable performance review templates & automated stakeholder notifications.
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Employee Off-boarding

Ensure the smooth and effortless offboarding of employees with end-to-end data flow and auto-triggered notifications.
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Compliance Management

Ensure employee and contractor compliance with our modern, automated system. It features a comprehensive compliance library, real-time dashboard, and notification system for streamlined oversight and management.

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Benefits of HRIS

Save time & money

Efficiencies

A Human resource information system (HRIS) eliminates paperwork and lengthy emails by turning your traditionally time-consuming HR processes, into something you can do with just a few clicks.

Automations

Custom automations trigger throughout all HR processes to ensure seamless communication, eliminate manual follow-ups, and optimize HR functions for efficiency, time savings, and cost reduction.

Modern & Slick Platform

With an intuitive interface, a Human resource information system (HRIS) prioritizes everyone’s comfort, making processes stress-free and quick. Its easy navigation empowers managers and employees to handle tasks independently, reducing the reliance on HR teams for minor changes.

HRIS Ensures Compliance

Custom Built HR Processes

Customize HR processes and workflows stage-by-stage to align with your organization’s unique policy and industry needs, preventing missed steps in critical stages such as police and reference checks.

Convenient Management of Compliance documents

Ensure the secure storage of all types of compliance documents for quick retrieval when needed.

Leverage Automatic Reminders

Customize reminders for compliance document expirations to eliminate manual tracking and last-minute updates. From licenses to certifications, the system keeps you informed, ensuring compliance and safeguarding your organization.

High Return On Investment (ROI)

A Human resource information system (HRIS), like Martian Logic, ensures a ROI that is 5-10 times the value by saving time, minimising risks, and making the HR journey efficient and enjoyable. And your investment isn’t just financial; it’s in the experience and the smiles brought to everyone’s faces.
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OUR FREE PLAN

Free forever for small businesses!

No hidden fees, our free plan allows small businesses to recruit, post job ads, onboard and manage employee data in-house with ease.
 

Test first, buy later!

We’d never sell you an empty promise - that is why we let you see our platform’s capabilities for yourself before you buy. With no time limitations, your business can use our free plan endlessly, before making the decision to upgrade to a paid or enterprise plan.
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No set-up cost

We never ever charged for setup and this is why! Our mindset is very different on this point because we believe that, it’s a privilege that some HR professional out there wants to learn how to use our platform! And so the concept of charging a new client for training and for helping them configure the platform to best suit their needs, is simply not the martian way.
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Up & Running in weeks not years

Unlike traditional Human resource information system (HRIS) solutions that can take years to integrate, our platform is designed to be up and running in just a matter of weeks. As we value your time, you can expect a seamless transition that minimises disruption and maximises efficiency. Start enjoying the benefits of our feature-rich platform sooner, rather than later.
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Craig BakerHuman Resource Champion
“Highly recommend Martian Logic as an exceptional choice for organisations seeking an Recruitment/onboarding/HR system that is feature-rich and customisable. With a robust suite of tools and functionalities,it offers a comprehensive solution to meet the diverse needs of modern workplaces. Its unparalleled customisation options enable tailoring the system to align seamlessly with your organisation’s unique HR processes and requirements, ensuring a personalised user experience.

Whether you require an organisational chart, recruitment, Contract generator, onboarding, or to manage your cyclical HR processes, Martian Logic can be configured to suit your needs. I have helped implement this into many organisations and find it the easiest to work with.”
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Emma BryantTraining and Development
“We had an excellent experience with the implementation of Martian logic. Lewis Smith was very helpful in setting it all up and has continued to be knowledgeable and helpful with all of our questions and queries even though he is no longer our main point of contact.”
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Cara JordanHR Business Partner
“I have used Martian Logic for several years across 2 different employers (one small, one big) and have seen their product grow and develop for the needs of their customers. It is fantastic value for money and their support teams are always willing to help!”
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Lisa PilonSenior HR Coordinator
“We have been using Martian Logic for the past 6 months and have been more than happy with the system and the assistance given to set up the platform to suit our individual business needs. It is simple to use and can be set up fairly quickly.”
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Michelle DarkOrganisation Development Advisor
“Martian Logic saves us a huge amount of time and trees - certainly making our days easier. The recently launched org chart is actually one of my favourite features of the system, and it is going to make a huge difference for us. Overall, Martian Logic is an intuitive system that is easy to use and flexible to your needs. The possibilities are endless with what you can do for recruitment using this software. Yet they are always still managing to find ways to expand and improve the system as well”.

HRIS FAQ

What features and functions should you look for in an HRIS software? Among the many features and functions that an HRIS should have, here are the top 4 that you should look for:
  • Core HR: The ability to manage people and their data in a centralized platform. This includes features such as an organizational chart, position library, employee dashboard, employee database, and employee lifecycle management.
  • Comprehensive Employee Lifecycle Management: Streamlined employee lifecycle management ensures data can flow smoothly between all stages of the lifecycle where necessary. The stages of an employee lifecycle that are most important to look for when choosing your HRIS software solution are: requisition, recruitment (ATS), offer approval, onboarding, change of conditions, cross-boarding, and off-boarding.
  • Employee Self-Service (ESS): Provides employees and managers with a portal to review leave requests, payslips, and update their personal information, removing the admin burden from HR. The key components of an ESS include an employee portal, leave requests, online payslip access, employee resource access, performance management, and an internal job board.
  • Custom access control: Allows you to customize the access of all users, ensuring they can only access or edit data that meets their clearance level. This gives you control over your data and how it is managed.
How do I choose the right HRIS solution for my organization?

Determine your requirements: Ask yourself: What benefits do you wish to gain from HRIS? Are they possible? Also think about company-specific requirements such as integrations, multi-brand management, technology constraints, and so on. All of this will help give you a clearer picture of what it is you need from an HRIS.

Decide on a budget: HR systems vary in price points to accommodate different organizations. Be careful as you may have to factor in set-up, training and support costs as with some vendors this will take a large chunk of your budget.

Research: Once you start doing some research on platforms and features, you can start to prioritize your needs from your ‘nice-to-haves’. Complement your research further by seeking out testimonials and reviews for vendors to better ensure ROI.

Talk with vendors: Begin contacting your top HRIS providers for demos. With the strong foundation you have built in terms of knowing your restrictions, determining your budget and must-have features you will be able to ask the right questions and get the ball rolling quickly.

What does HRIS stand for? HRIS stands for Human Resources Information System. This is an adaptable software solution designed to help HR teams manage everything from employee and position data, to workflows and processes. It covers the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle, allowing you to efficiently carry out recruitment, onboarding, change of employee conditions, and offboarding among other crucial functions. It is the go-to tool for organizations looking to enhance collaboration between managers and HR teams, ensure data accuracy to hold against employee records, and grant HR teams more time to focus on strategic initiatives.
HRIS vs. HRMS vs. HCM

Human Resources Information System (HRIS) serves as a central hub for managing all HR-related data and processes such as employee and position information, remuneration, organizational charts, recruitment and onboarding, change of conditions, offboarding, and more.

Human Resources Management System (HRMS) is traditionally known to build upon HRIS software by introducing management and automation features. However, in this day and age, it is often used interchangeably with the term HRIS as both encompass these capabilities.

Human Capital Management (HCM) offers an even more comprehensive HR solution that extends the capabilities of HRMS and HRIS systems to integrate tools aimed at macro-level processes such as employee engagement and career development.

How can an HRIS help a company? An HRIS can benefit a company in many ways, but here are 3 of the primary impacts.

Save Money: An HRIS is the go-to tool for saving costs while boosting efficiency. Equipped with custom automations and hundreds of features, this platform makes sure everyone stays in the loop and up-to-date with employee changes, eliminating manual follow-ups and ensuring smooth operations.

Improves A Company’s Compliance: Helps to ensure that a company's HR efforts are compliant with industry laws and regulations by allowing you to customize processes, capture compliance documents (i.e., certifications and qualifications), and set automatic reminders for license expirations.

Positive Experiences For All: Modern HRIS platforms enhance the experiences of all users (executives, managers, HR professionals, and employees) by providing a single platform for HR management and allows employees to effortlessly access the information they need. With a slick design and user-friendly features, everyone can efficiently and independently manage their tasks within the system, minimizing the need for heavy reliance on the HR team for admin tasks.
Should I get an HRIS for my business? Implementing a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) can bring several benefits to your business, including improved employee engagement, stronger compliance, time and cost savings, increased efficiency, and more.

The decision to get an HRIS should be based on your company's specific needs and priorities, as well as the available budget and the potential for integration with existing HR systems. If you are considering an HRIS, it is important to find the right software that aligns with your business needs and is easy to use, fully customizable, and ensures a pricing model with no-lock in contracts.
Does HRIS include payroll? No, it doesn’t. However, an HRIS such as Martian Logic includes integrations with payroll software such as Aurion, Preceda, Sage MicrOpay, MYOB’s PayGlobal, ADP, Xero, Definitiv, KeyPay, and more. This ensures that you get the best of breed – the best quality HRIS, as well as the top payroll services for your needs.