Making a Case for the Use of Human Resource Information System in Ghanaian Organizations: Views of Employees of Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine Limited

Abstract

This study examined the contributions of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to the Ghanaian organizations, with a particular emphasis on Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine Limited using the quantitative research approach and the descriptive research design. The target population was the employees of the Company, with a total of 201 respondents selected based on simple random sampling method and a response rate of about 60%. A set of questionnaire was used to collect data for the study whilst frequencies and percentages were used to analyze the collected data. The study found that HRIS in the Company has proven to be very useful. For example, time spent on recruiting, training, data inputting, processing of documents, etc. has reduced due to the introduction of HRIS in the Company. Also, HRIS has led to cost savings in the Organization in areas including recruiting, hiring and training of employees, as well as data inputting. Again, HRIS has contributed to effective dissemination and utilization of information in the Company. Further, HRIS has enabled the Company to take effective decisions on issues such as compensation and rewards, promotions, training and development, and recruitment and selection of the best applicants. Based on the findings of this study, the researchers believe that there is a case for the use of HRIS in organizations. It is, therefore, recommended that other organizations in Ghana and beyond should pay increased attention to the use of HRIS due to the benefits they stand to gain.