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I am extremenly interested in the field of HRIS. I would like to get into the field without going back to grad school, if I could get a lead/break. As I continue to learn, should I focus on HR or IS f
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Breaking into HRIS

posted at 9/19/2006 11:26 AM EDT
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I am extremenly interested in the field of HRIS. I would like to get into the field without going back to grad school, if I could get a lead/break. As I continue to learn, should I focus on HR or IS first or both at the same time? Can anyone advise, before I dump thousands into grad school?
I do consider myself to be very systems oriented.
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Breaking into HRIS

posted at 10/3/2006 2:56 AM EDT
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I worked in the HRIS field, and got out of it as most HRIS you do not need a grad degree as most HRIS come with a programming backgroud or HR administrative background.
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Breaking into HRIS

posted at 10/4/2006 5:12 AM EDT
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Having been in HRIS positions for the last 20 years, I can share how I got started and what I saw others do. I started in IT as a business analyst, and not with HR systems but all types of systems. Great training ground and no MBA required. I later transitioned into HRIS, again on the IT side supporting the entire HR community. I am a quick learner, I suppose, and that's a great skill to have. I've worked both sides of the aisle, so to speak, both in IS as the business and/or systems analyst supporting the HR organization and also in HR as Director of HRIS. Yes, you need to have sharp IT skills. Although programming was never required in any position I've had, you do need to have solid skills in how systems do work. But you also really need to know the business of HR, from start to finish. Take HR courses and read employment law. HRIS has evolved over the years and usually incorporates payroll as well, so it helps to know the ins and outs of how people are to be paid.

There are some great books on all facets of HR and HRIS so before you spend a fortune on a college program you may or may not need, I'd start with a visit to your local bookstore or one of the on-line ones.
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