BuyerZone users' HR software requirements

We ask users of our quote request service to describe their HR software purchasing requirements in detail so the vendors we match them to can provide customized information in response. Now we're sharing these buyer requirements with you.

We hope these user comments help you get a sense of what types of HR software systems other users are choosing and what considerations are important to the average buyer. Take a look and you'll probably see some responses that are relevant to your business.

BuyerZone user comments: HR software purchasing requirements

"We are mainly interested in an application management program with the abiltiy to match criteria. We would like to eventually have a paperless application and interview process."
-- Human Resources, Education, Johnson City, TN

"We are looking for software that allows time clock integratiom with Time America (export)."
-- Human Resources, Other Business Services, Naples, FL

"Something that allows us to manage HR data efficiently including benefits, recruitment, wellness, employment history, etc..."
-- Human Resources, Consulting, Gainesville, FL

"We want a system that can store data, maybe an EE's performance ratings throughout the years, a system with multiple reports. Right now we do not have a system and accessing data is a nightmare."
-- Human Resources, Other Business Services, Morris, IL

"Ideally it would be compatible to GCS Premier which is being used to run our payroll. It is not mandatory however.Also, employee training trackability as well as recruiting."
-- Human Resources, Computers - Software, Vienna, VA

"1. Publish to external users jobs available2. Allow users to register and apply for a job or multiple jobs3. Able to integrate with (export to) SAP 4.6c new hires (where applicants become new hires5. Able to track the recruitment process6. Automatically generate notifications to applicants for application received, not being considered, interview date and time7. Record recruitment and selection process including EEO breakdown, advertising sources, applications received.8. Personnel requisition sign off process (workflow) a. Hiring manager request for staff using form b. Then Goes to Department head for approval c. Then Goes to HR for approval9. Hide applicant personal information from hiring managers (eg, birthdate, social security number, driver's license number10. Interface to Import organiation structure from SAP 4.6c."
-- MIS/IT, Government, Los Angeles, CA

"Would prefer ability to select specific HR administration functions to source for hosting."
-- MIS/IT, Travel/Hospitality, Erlanger, KY

"We need to not only track all employee information, but also licensing, training, performance reviews, pay rates, benefit administration, and position control."
-- Human Resources, Health Care, Hartford, CT

"Looking for a system that will intergrate with our ADP payroll system."
-- Human Resources, Financial Services, Cranforc, NJ

"Would like a system that can help us track both employee data and candidates who are potential hires. A recruiting and HRIS system in one."
-- Human Resources, Financial Services, Boston, MA

"Using Timberline Payroll, but the two do not have to interface. Dual entry is fine for now."
-- Human Resources, Construction/General Contracting, Houston, TX

"Would like it to store as much information as possible in data fields for current employees such as personal, work status, Insurance/Benefits, Evaluations, and a data tab for candidates (if hired on, we could simply click add to database rather than re entering some of the information). I would like to generate reports for things such as demographic information, years of service, evaluation dates, and insurance data."
-- Administrative Assistant, Health Care, Baden, PA

"High Level of confidentiality, Data encription , access control, authentication before acess and before modification"
-- Engineer/Programmer, Government, Charlotte, NC

"As a medical care provider, our employees have a lot of certifications that expire and need renewal which we need to track."
-- Administrative Assistant, Health Care, Fort Lauderdale, FL

"System to provide general employee data, Performance reviews/management/scheduling,Life cycle of the employee, salary performance, training management."
-- Human Resources, Computers - Software, Madison, MS

"Very basic employee data capture and reporting. Easy to use and not expensive. Data can be easily transferred to a flat Microsoft Excel file."
-- Human Resources, Manufacturing, West Lafayette, IN

"Seeking a HR system including a payroll module to integrate with our current accounting software (DataPro Accounting System). This system should also be able ton integrate with our current timeclock software (Time IPS)."
-- Buyer, Other Business Services, Meridian, MS

"* capability to set different security levels for different users;* capability to use together with attendance software and payroll software;* allows custom reports."
-- Human Resources, Real Estate, New York, NY

"Very inexpensive program, very first database system for HR in company. Want to have employee database, track salary, performance reviews, bonus, salary increases, etc..."
-- Human Resources, Computers - Software, San Diego, CA

"Any HRIS System that also has a candidate ATS for recruiting would be preferred. Currently we're looking at Taleo for staffing."
-- Human Resources, Information Services, Reston, VA

"We are looking for an application that contains both HR systems AND time and attendance."
-- Human Resources, Manufacturing, Prairie Du Chien, WI

"I prefer to receive information via email.I am inquiring on behalf of two clients (1) Hi tech company with about 100 employees, including international employees. They are starting a HR function. (2) Retail chain in northern CA with five locations and about 50 employees. HRIS will likely be maintained by an administrative person reporting to accounting or the Operations Manager. In either case the system will need to be robust enough to go all the way from on-line recruiting through terminatiojn of employment and benefits administration. Payroll may/may not be handled under the system. Both companies currently outsource payroll."
-- Consultant, Consulting, Menlo Park, CA

"Just a simple HR system if possible, include payroll but separate the price listing for the two"
-- CEO/President/Owner, Computers - Software, Boston, MA

"We require a very basic HR database that can manage scanned documents."
-- Office Manager, Health Care, Union City, NJ

"I want one system that will interface with ADP for general HR information, attendance (self-service function), health benefits, compensation. We have offices in 3 countries outside the USA. I want something that will be able to handle international currencies and addresses. I'd like something managers can access for information on their employees."
-- Human Resources, Computers - Software, Alameda, CA

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