You are an HRIS consultant working for one of the Big Four Accounting firms in their Human Capital Consulting Practice. Your client is a mid-level biotech company. Your company is expanding its technology expertise in the biotech industry.

Week 7: Individual Course Project Paper

Your final Course Project is due this week. Please see the Course Project Overview page under Introduction and Resources area for details.

Don’t forget to submit your assignment.

Rubric

HRM 530 Week 7: Final Report Grading Rubric v2

HRM 530 Week 7: Final Report Grading Rubric v2
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.	25 ptsFull Marks 10 ptsMeets Most	25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis and Recommendations A thorough web-based research study finds and recommends two off-the-shelf purchasable turn-key HR systems suitable to satisfy the wants of this organization. The project addressed the cost of purchase which includes the cost of implementation to convert the off-the-shelf purchased system into a ready-to-use HR system/solution for the company. Also, training costs of current employees in using the new system is included. Benefits of the two are clearly articulated.	100 ptsFull Marks 50 ptsMeets Most	100 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Mechanics The report is clear, concise, and well thought out. Writing is professional and clean. All aspects of the assignment grading criteria are included. The assignment adheres to APA formatting guidelines: • Includes a properly formatted title page and reference page. • Intext citations were used correctly for direct quotes and paraphrasing. • Page numbers were included. • Paragraphs indented. The assignment was treated as a real-world situation giving the opportunity to conduct research and provide information as an HRM professional.	25 ptsFull Marks 10 ptsMeets Most	25 pts

Total Points: 150

 

HRIS Data Analysis and Recommendations

Individual Course Project

Description and Scenario

You are an HRIS consultant working for one of the Big Four Accounting firms in their Human Capital Consulting Practice. Your client is a mid-level biotech company. Your company is expanding its technology expertise in the biotech industry.

Your current workforce consists of:

Executive Management and Senior Management	30
Professional / Technical Personnel	265
Scientists	20
Professional / Administrative Personnel	152
Manufacturing Personnel (non-exempt)	275
Non-manufacturing personnel (non-exempt)	75
Total workforce:	817

You have been retained by the Vice President (VP) of Human Resources (HR) of this company to recommend to the company an optimum (the Best Fit) HRIS and Payroll system that would be appropriate for the concerned company. This company is currently using ADP as the outsourced payroll service and a paper-based model for all their HR administrative processes.

The VP of HR would like your expertise to recommend to the company an integrated Payroll and HRIS system that would be appropriate for the company and fit the company’s needs. The company does not want to outsource any Payroll to HR Administrative Processes.

Your task in this consulting assignment is to recommend to the VP of HR two HRIS/Payroll integrated systems that the VP can include in her final due diligence before she selects the “right” system for the company.

The specifications and features that are her musts are the following:

• Automation of HR Administrative processes.
• A Compensation Administration module.
• A Benefits processing module.
• A Performance Management processing module. 
• A Training and Development Administration module
• An Applicant Tracking Module.
• Payroll processing with an HR Integration Interface. 
• A Time and Attendance tracking module. 
• An appropriate report generation feature with custom and standard reporting features. 

In summary, the VP wants to find a single system that fulfills the company’s payroll processing needs and also satisfies the HR department’s needs for automating all regular HR administration processes.

Your task as a consultant is to do a thorough web-based research study to find and recommend to the VP two off-the-shelf purchasable turn-key hybrid Payroll/ HRIS systems suitable to satisfy the wants of this company.

There are three deliverables to this assignment:

1. Week 2: Outline
2. Week 7: Final Course Written Paper
3. Week 8: Audio-Narrated PowerPoint Presentation

Week 2: Outline

To write a solid paper, you need to have an outline. Create a one-to-two-page outline addressing the main topic and any ancillary topics that you will include as part of your consultation recommendation (i.e., the final course paper).  

 

Week 2 Outline Grading Rubric

Criteria	Description	Points
Outline	All of the individual course project elements are presented.	10
Outline Details	Shows details in the outline and has proper supporting bullet points.	30
Organization and Professionalism	Proper formatting is free of grammatical errors.	10
Total	A quality outline will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.	50

Week 7: Final Report

The report is to be written as though you are giving it to the VP of HR. It should be clear, concise, and well researched. Writing should be professional and clean without the use of unexplained acronyms or slang terms.

Remember, in your project work, you have to address the cost of purchase which should include the cost of customization to convert the off-the-shelf purchased system into a ready-to-use turn-key HRIS/Payroll integrated solution for the company. Also, project the training costs and time of current employees in using the new system should be included.

There are hundreds of systems in the market, and therefore the VP of HR needs your help to narrow down the options to  TWO  short-listed HRIS / Payroll vendors that would provide your client the highest value and return on investment (ROI).

Start your web research by using the search term “HRIS” on a search engine such as Google and review the findings. You will find other sources on the Course Research page. Use the link to HRIS Vendors found in Webliography and research different HRIS vendors.

Also, you will find material for the Course Project in the following Canvas Class Sections:

• Course Resources
• Week 1: Lesson
• Week 2: Lesson
• Week 5: Lesson

Review the grading rubric below to ensure you meet all of the criteria to maximize your final grade.

Week 7 Final Report Grading Rubric

The following information must be included in your paper, and use the headings outlined below.

Headings	Description	Points
Introduction	The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.	25
Analysis and Recommendations	A thorough web-based research study finds and recommends to the VP two off-the-shelf purchasable turn-key hybrid Payroll/ HRIS systems suitable to satisfy the wants of this organization. The project addressed the cost of purchase which includes the cost of customization to convert the off-the-shelf purchased system into a ready-to-use turn-key HRIS/Payroll integrated solution for the company. Also, training costs of current employees in using the new system is included. Benefits of the two are clearly articulated.	100
Project Mechanics	Second, the report is written as though you were giving it to your client, the VP of HR. The report is   clear, concise, and well thought out. Writing is professional and clean. All aspects of the assignment grading criteria are included. The assignment adheres to APA formatting guidelines: ·                 Includes a properly formatted title page and reference page. ·                 Intext citations were used correctly for direct quotes and paraphrasing. ·                 Page numbers were included. ·                 Paragraphs indented. The assignment was treated   as a real-world situation giving the opportunity to conductresearch and provide information as an HRM professional.	25
Total Points		150

Week 8: PowerPoint with Audio Narration

Create an audio-narrated PowerPoint presentation that can be used to formally present to the VP of HR.

As a reminder, you are making this presentation to the VP of HR for this company. Presentations should not exceed seven minutes.

The grading rubric below to ensure you meet all the criteria to maximize your final grade.

Week 8 PowerPoint with Audio Narration Grading Rubric

Criteria	Description	Points
Documentation and Formatting	Properly referenced according to APA guidelines. Correct spelling and grammar mechanics.	25
Organization and Cohesiveness	Presented in a cohesive manner that flows from stated assumptions. Narration is clear and concise and not just reading off slides.	25
Analysis and Comparison	Compared and contrasted the sets of plans for each organization. Provided appropriate graphics, charts, graphs, and tables. Provided an analysis of this portion of the work. Discussed the concepts, ideas, or insights that appeared to be the most valuable in understanding the causes of the problem/problems. The presentation was supported by references.	50
Conclusion	Provided appropriate concluding remarks.	30
References	Provided appropriate References in APA format for all outside information provided in the presentation.	20
Total	A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.	150