ERP for Human Resource Management System
IGNOU has initiated the process to integrate all its business processes in back-office automation by implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The project, started in August 2007, would be completed by January 2013.
“The modules of the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) are well integrated with finance and other modules. The processes of Establishment section, like maintaining personal and job details, absence and leave management of employees, medical, LTC, etc. are now automated and are being done online. Payroll module is also operational,” said R. Thyagarajan, ERP nodal officer for Administration Division.
“The ERP system has brought together all the HR and accounting activities in a single database,” said Ravi Mendiratta, Sr. Software Engineer, Computer Division.