Don’t Go It Alone: Human Resources Information Systems
According to a recent study, a staggering 42 percent of respondents rated their HR and payroll technology implementations as having failed or not been fully successful two years after implementation. This statistic serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by organizations implementing new Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll platforms.
If you’re an HR or finance leader who’s invested in leveraging technology to drive cost and time-savings in your organization but without the bandwidth or internal resources to pull off a successful implementation, it’s important to know that you don’t have to go it alone. Partnering with an external HRIS/payroll advisor can make the difference between fostering positive outcomes or suffering the consequences of an implementation failure.
Considering working with an HRIS/payroll advisor? Follow a few key best practices to get you on-track for maximum impact:
- Get started on the right foot. Engage an HRIS/payroll advisor early to benefit from their strategic planning and avoid common pitfalls from the outset.
- Align your goals. Collaborate with your advisor to define precise, attainable goals for the HRIS/payroll implementation, aligning the project with your business objectives. Your advisor can also conduct comprehensive stakeholder analyses to ensure the new system addresses the diverse needs of the entire organization.
- Assess your current state. Leverage the experience and expertise of an advisor to evaluate your current HR processes, systems and people. A clear understanding of where you stand allows you to identify and prioritize your organization’s needs.
- Customize to suit your organization. Advisors can help identify necessary customizations and oversee the seamless integration with existing systems.
- Navigate change management. Advisors are adept at crafting change management strategies to bolster adoption and mitigate resistance.
- Empower your team with training. Your advisor can help you develop a robust training program, equipping your workforce with the skills to maximize the new system’s benefits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment. With the advisor’s expertise, establish ongoing evaluation metrics to continuously measure the system’s performance and impact on business processes.
Partner with Experienced Advisors
The road to HRIS and payroll software implementation is fraught with challenges, but with the strategic partnership of an external HRIS advisor, your organization can significantly increase its chances of success. These specialists not only bring invaluable knowledge to your project but also offer the objective guidance necessary to navigate complex transitions. Through an effective partnership, your organization can join the ranks of smart businesses that understand the power of expert collaboration to overcome the odds and achieve HRIS and payroll excellence.
If a new Payroll or Human Resources Information System seems likely for your future, the RKL Virtual team is here to help. We’re a designated isolved partner, offering best-in-class HRIS and payroll software to help organizations like yours transform their people and payroll operations. Paired with a team of HR advisors and an experienced implementation team, we’ll help you maximize cost and time savings and drive ROI.
At RKL Virtual Management Solutions, we help finance and HR leaders navigate their digital transformation. Our HR and Payroll Solution, isolved, offers best-in-class, seamless HR and payroll technology, paired with implementation and advisory support from our HRIS advisors. To learn more, contact me or fill out the form below to connect with an advisor.
