Human Resource Management Systems

Catalog description

To gain a fairly complete understanding of the role and function of HR in any organization and how it must leverage the use of supportive HR TECHNOLOGY to accomplish strategic initiatives. This will include understanding the role of Human Resources Management systems in support of specific functions and processes within the HR function such as recruiting, performance management, benefits administration, and government compliance, as well as an understanding of the overall objective of the function itself in helping any organization achieve and maintain success and profitability and viability. The workforce or the “human” resource is the one resource that cannot be copied by a company’s competitors. As such, the management of Human Resources is most critical to the eventual survival of any organization. The use of Workforce Analytics to gain “Actionable Insights” that drive corporate initiatives and overall strategies is a critical need that will determine the success of any entity. HR responsibilities for dealing with the multi-generations in the workplace, the gig economy and the increasing prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its resultant impact on the way work gets accomplished will be a strong focus. The role of technology via the planning for, implementation of, and utilization approach of comprehensive HRIS /HRMS will be a strong undercurrent throughout the semester. This course takes the perspective of “what Human Resources can do for you as an employee and for your organization and its workforce” and focuses on how the function of HR must work within an organizational “big” picture, position itself as a Strategic Partner – adding value to the organization and using HR Technology to do so. | Anti-Requisite: MG-GY 6123