Project Management Process
A Human Resource Information System provides various functions that enhance an organization’s performance regarding its human resources. In the development of an HRIS system for Gladwell Grocery Stores, the project management process has to appear followed carefully. The steps explained below (Kerzner & Kerzner, 2017).
Project Definition
· Scope Statement Development - The aim of developing an HRIS system for Gladwell Grocery Store will be to enhance the organization’s performance management process.
· Selection of a Planning Team -The planning team must involve staff from HR, IT and the senior management of the store
Project Planning – It requires Identification of deliverables. The company must set goals for the HRIS system and create a work breakdown structure for the same. The following table shows needed deliverables for completion.
Deliverable
Person Responsible
Aligning HRIS with strategy
HR Manager
Approval of HRIS and timeline setting
Operations
Technical Advising
IT Manager
System Specific questions
Vendor
User training and feedback
Departmental Managers
Budget and Return on Investment benchmarking
Finance Manager
Project Implementation –This involves installing the HRIS system. AT this phase, staff receives training on how to use the system. The company will observe the order to see how it works. Feedback will be expected at this point so that any arising issues can resolve.
Project Management and Control – Projects receive management under specific controls like a budget and risk management plan. It will also involve people management to see whether they have integrated into the system (Kerzner & Kerzner, 2017). Tracking data and reviewing it and the deliverables discussed.