Technologies in People Management - Opinto-opas

After completion of Technology in People Management -course a student can:
• describe the major HR processes (current state and desired state)
• define the various roles and functionalities in HR systems and also understand their possible improvement needs
• know the purpose, elements and data sources of eHRM software and solutions
• identify connections and integration with other business information systems (e.g. ERP)
• be familiar with various HR systems available in the market and is able to choose digital tools for e.g. recruitment process
• understand the possibilities of workforce analytics and recognize the potential of new technologies (e.g. AI) in HR data management
• know the phases of an HR system acquisition project
• create a preliminary plan for acquiring an HR system and justify the benefits based on financial and operational criteria
• utilize the SAP system for managing an organization's personnel data by using the basic HR functions in SAP S/4HANA

Student
• can describe the key HR processes.
• recognizes some opportunities for utilizing new technologies and analytics.
• identifies some HR systems available in the market and recognizes their main functionalities.
• has a basic understanding of using the SAP system for personnel data management.

Student
• can describe the current state and desired state of HR processes for system development.
• is familiar with various HR systems available in the market and their functionalities in advancing responsible business development within the company.
• understands the phases of an HR system procurement project.
• recognizes opportunities for leveraging new technologies.
• is proficient in using common features of the SAP system for personnel data management.

Student
• can analyze HR processes and identify the connections of HR systems to other systems.
• is able to provide a detailed description of HR processes for defining an HR system.
• can analyze various HR systems available in the market and their functionalities in advancing responsible business development within the company.
• has knowledge to justify the need for system procurement to stakeholders.
• is proficient in using the SAP system seamlessly for personnel data management.

When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule.
If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.

In this course, we will cover the definition of HR processes, the use of HR systems, and procurement in businesses. You will become familiar with various HR systems and their features in the context of personnel management within an organization. You will learn to utilize workforce analytics for management and development purposes, as well as identify the opportunities presented by new technologies in HR data management. Additionally, you will be introduced to the phases of an HR system acquisition project and become acquainted with SAP system for personnel data management within a company.

Thite, M.2019. e-HRM : digital approaches, directions & applications. Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge
ebook:
https://haaga-helia.finna.fi/Record/3amk.281286?sid=3160544829&imgid=1#versions

Parts of the book:
Foreword and forward thinking on digital HR (Dave Ulrich) p. xvi-xix
Electronic/digital HRM: A primer (Mohan Thite) p. 1-19

Porvoo Campus

The final exam will take place in classroom during the last week of the course.
Possibility for re-take the exam will be agreed with the teacher separately.

English

The course language is English and the course material is mainly international.

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

The course will contain two major assignments: 1) HRIS: Introduction of one selected HR-system from the market (groupwork) 2) SAP: Case study in SAP S/4HANA -learning environment (Human Capital Management) and SAP exam (individual work)

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025

The course will start in Thursday 16.1.2024.
There will be two lessons in every course week; on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This is contact course, but some lessons will be organized in Teams.

CONTACT
DBE4PCDBI
EXCH

In case the student has obtained experience of HRIS in practice and is familiar to SAP S/4HANA system, there is an option to RPL. More information from the teacher.

Hilkka Juvani

15 - 50

DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations

0.00 cr

H-5