Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage human resource information systems from the research and planning stages, through selection of appropriate systems, to implementation, ongoing review and system upgrades.
It applies to individuals with a well-established, sound theoretical knowledge base in human resource management and human resource information systems (HRIS) who are proficient in using a range of specialised technical and managerial techniques to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team. They may or may not have staff who report to them, but they are authorised to oversee the HRIS.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Workforce Development – Human Resource Management
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Identify human resource information requirements |
1.1 Collect, collate and document information requirements of users 1.2 Identify communication processes to support user needs 1.3 Agree on information requirements and communication processes with users and relevant managers 1.4 Develop a draft information systems management plan with agreed review mechanisms, timeframe and criteria 1.5 Specify information requirements in a clear and concise manner 1.6 Ensure information requirements are consistent with organisational objectives and policies 1.7 Identify resources required to meet the information requirements within budget parameters |
2 Select human resource information management system |
2.1 Agree on selection criteria for the information management system with relevant groups and individuals 2.2 Ensure that selection criteria for the system has the capability to meet organisation’s objectives, policies and budget parameters 2.3 Evaluate potential systems against the criteria 2.4 Undertake cost benefit and risk analysis in relation to the systems which meet the selection criteria 2.5 Establish preferences for the system and provide selection report to senior managers 2.6 Ensure preferred system is capable of being customised to meet organisation and user requirements |
3 Implement human resource information system |
3.1 Develop implementation plan with users, other relevant groups and individuals 3.2 Confirm implementation plan’s roles and responsibilities with individuals and groups involved 3.3 Assign resources to meet implementation plan timeframe, quality and other objectives 3.4 Modify implementation schedule to resolve any problems arising 3.5 Ensure groups and individuals contribute to implementation in accordance with plan objectives |
4 Monitor and evaluate performance of human resource information system |
4.1 Monitor information system performance and prepare performance reports 4.2 Obtain feedback from users about the system 4.3 Benchmark system performance and technical specifications against other systems, and latest trends and developments 4.4 Analyse performance gaps and current strategies and introduce improvements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2-2.4, 2.6, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.3-1.5, 2.1, 2.5, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.4, 1.7, 2.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.6, 2.2, 2.6 |
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Interact with others |
1.3, 2.1, 3.2, 3.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.4, 1.7, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBHRM502 Manage human resource management information systems |
BSBHRM502A Manage human resources management information systems |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Minor change to unit title |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10