Impact of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) on Employee Engagement of Executive level employees in a leading Sri Lankan Finance Company

Abstract

In the modern business environment, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing organizational efficiency and employee engagement. Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) have emerged as essential tools for streamlining HR functions, ensuring transparency, and improving decision-making. This study examines the impact of HRIS practices on employee engagement among executive-level employees in a leading Sri Lankan finance company. The HRIS practices explored include time and attendance tracking, performance management, absence management, and benefits management. A quantitative research approach was employed, gathering data from 80 executive-level employees through a structured questionnaire. The findings indicate that all HRIS practices positively influence employee engagement, with performance management demonstrating the strongest impact. Time and attendance tracking enhances fairness and trust, performance management fosters motivation through continuous feedback, absence management promotes work-life balance, and benefits management increases job satisfaction and organizational commitment. These insights highlight the strategic role of HRIS in fostering employee engagement and provide valuable recommendations for HR professionals to optimize HRIS implementation in the financial sector.