{"id":6218,"date":"2022-05-25T15:11:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T09:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/?p=6218"},"modified":"2022-05-25T15:23:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T09:53:36","slug":"features-of-human-resource-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/features-of-human-resource-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Have Features of Human Resource Management Software"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to know all the features of human resource management software?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human resource management software is used by an HR specialist to take care of their day-to-day job responsibilities which include\u2013recruiting &amp; hiring, managing employee information, handling employee training, evaluations, retention, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR management software helps manage all the above activities seamlessly and efficiently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having said that, an enterprise-level HR management software has a myriad of features that are not the perfect fit for small businesses; hence adding to workflow complexity. So, if you are planning to choose the best Human resource management software for your business, there are a few things you should keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at the top 5 features to look for in human resource management software.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea3e31e70fa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea3e31e70fa\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/features-of-human-resource-management-software\/#Top-5-Must-Haves-in-Human-Resource-Management-Software\" >Top 5 Must-Haves in Human Resource Management Software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/features-of-human-resource-management-software\/#1-Employee-Onboarding\" >1. Employee Onboarding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/features-of-human-resource-management-software\/#2-Employee-Self-Service\" >2. Employee Self-Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/features-of-human-resource-management-software\/#3-Payroll-Processing\" >3. Payroll Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/features-of-human-resource-management-software\/#4-Workflow-Automation\" >4. Workflow Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/features-of-human-resource-management-software\/#5-Analytics-Reporting\" >5. Analytics &amp; Reporting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/features-of-human-resource-management-software\/#Automate-all-things-HR-with-RazorpayX-Payroll\" >Automate all-things-HR with RazorpayX Payroll<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top-5-Must-Haves-in-Human-Resource-Management-Software\"><\/span><b>Top 5 Must-Haves in Human Resource Management Software<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Employee-Onboarding\"><\/span><b>1. Employee Onboarding<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employee\u2019s first interaction with an organisation starts with their onboarding process, which is based on an onboarding checklist. In the case of manual checklists, there is room for errors, and it is a time-consuming exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, robust HR management software will have built-in\u00a0employee onboarding features\u00a0that will significantly ease the process of onboarding a new recruit. For instance, it can generate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/offer-letter-format\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">letters, appointment letters, etc., and also act as an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/hr-software\/?r=blog_cta_HRManagementfeatures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee self-service portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where they can upload initial documents including personal information such as salary slips, graduation certificates, and experience letters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delightful onboarding experience can reduce an employee\u2019s time-to-productivity, boost morale, enhance engagement, and reduce turnover.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Employee-Self-Service\"><\/span><b>2. Employee Self-Service<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, employees seek on-demand access to information &amp; portals. So, it becomes crucial to give them the liberty to access their employment information, leave balances, tax documents, shared company documents, etc., with the help of the built-in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/hr-software\/?r=blog_cta_HRManagementfeatures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee self-service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature of the human resource management software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good platforms allow employees to access their profiles from anywhere with just an internet connection. This way, the employees can apply for leaves, track training, review benefits, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Payroll-Processing\"><\/span><b>3. Payroll Processing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ideal human resource management software is also a p<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ayroll software that automates the HR processes and empowers your HR staff, minimising manual intervention and associated errors. In the past, an HR department would take 3 to 14 days for payroll processing, which can now be cut down to just a few hours with the help of good HR management software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Pro<\/i><\/b> <b><i>Tip:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using RazorpayX Payroll, you can complete the payroll processing in just three clicks. Sign up for free to Xperience the power of modern payroll software.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"border-radius: 3px; background: #528FF0; padding: 15px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/payroll.razorpay.com\/signup?r=blog_cta_HRManagementfeatures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Automate Payroll in 3 Clicks!<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main function of payroll software is computing and paying salaries, deducting appropriate taxes such as TDS, PT, PF, and delivering the payslips. The software also ensures process accuracy and security of stored confidential employee data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Workflow-Automation\"><\/span><b>4. Workflow Automation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automation allows businesses to automate (as the name suggests) most of the repetitive tasks that tend to drag down the efficiency of various HR activities. For instance, it allows the system to send notifications or announce the latest information to all the relevant employees to keep them informed about any changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, it also helps the HR department review employees\u2019 work, meet expectations, engage, ask for team members\u2019 feedback, etc. All these activities may seem trivial, but they can be really tiresome. A good human resource management software takes away all the hassle while ensuring a shorter and more consistent process cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Analytics-Reporting\"><\/span><b>5. Analytics &amp; Reporting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data is only as good as you can use it. Like big data in finance &amp; marketing, you too can draw immense benefits in terms of productivity and quality by analysing the information about your employees. Based on the analysed data, you can plan their training and development as well as their career progression in sync with that of the organisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, good human resource management software usually comes with various built-in reporting features, ranging from absenteeism to employee performance, staffing needs, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automate-all-things-HR-with-RazorpayX-Payroll\"><\/span><b>Automate all-things-HR with RazorpayX Payroll<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/hr-software\/?r=blog_cta_HRManagementfeatures\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RazorpayX Payroll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a one-stop solution for payroll processing, employee onboarding, automated statutory compliances, and other HR activities. It offers you all the features mentioned above along with an intuitive interface that makes everything as easy as ABC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, it also integrates with leading HR software like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freshteam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, QuickBooks, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/payroll.razorpay.com\/signup?r=blog_cta_HRManagementfeatures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Sign-up<\/a> for RazorpayX Payroll today and leave all the HR-related activities to us.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"border-radius: 3px; background: #528FF0; padding: 15px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/payroll.razorpay.com\/signup?r=blog_cta_HRManagementfeatures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Try it for Free!<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read about the best features of human resource management software if you are planning to choose one for your business. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":151156494,"featured_media":6223,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3404],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6218","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-payroll"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/151156494"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6218"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6250,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6218\/revisions\/6250"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.razorpay.in\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}