HRMS: CORE HR

What is Core HR?

Core HR is referred to as the umbrella under which all the basic functions of the HR are being summed up, such as the basic data captured about employees and the software used to manage basic HR processes. This software can be typically used in three distinct ways:

· To refer the basic functions of an HR department;

· To mean the basic data captured about employees;

· As shorthand for the core HR software needed to enable the first two.

The Core Functions of an HR department include hiring, recruitment, scheduling, payroll, benefits administration, internal relations, employee training, compliance, and safety. That is why Core HR is sometimes used to mean these basic HR responsibilities in Human Capital Management (HCM).

Core HR software functions

Although functions of Core HR vary from organization to organization core HR platforms typically store basic information about an organization’s employees in a centralized database. The database contains personally identifiable information (PII) such as employee addresses, birth dates, and Social Security numbers or national identification numbers as well as other information about the employees, including:

· Job specifics as title and description

· Payroll information such as salary and tax withholding

· Enrolment data for benefits such as health, dental, and vision

· Sick days and vacation days

· Documentation for mandatory training

· Worker eligibility forms documenting right to work in the country for employment

Core HR software services

The majority of the software applications that support HR functions provide managers and employees with a self-service portal. These are customized according to the organization’s needs and the company’s processes. These self-service portals may enable managers or employees the capabilities to make updates to the basic employee information, thereby boosting the accuracy of such information and avoiding delays in updates; getting information on pays and benefits; accessing training; delivering resorts, and more.

These portals are very convenient as they are being offered via mobile apps and can be overviewed on desktops and every employee is being provided with specific login credentials.

Evolving HR department

The concept of the HR department is getting all ears in today’s corporate world and all these changes in the HR department have been accepted by people in masses as it is easy and convenient. The major cultural shifts occur in employment and HR technology enables the human resources department to take greater strategic roles within the organization. Core HR software is being used by many organizations as it frees up time spent on administrative duties.

The best core HR software for your company may vary depending upon the scale, whether your organization has a global base, and market share. As already described these core HR software can be customized according to your company’s worksite and goals.