Softline VIP is taking its users into a new era of HR product and service offerings with the launch of Genesis HR, an HR system that is the perfect partner for any payroll product.
Managing Director of Softline VIP Anton van Heerden says businesses today recognise that the various areas within the HR realm, such as job design, recruitment, performance management, skills development, succession planning and employment equity, to name a few, impact directly on the bottom line. These areas are highly interdependent and must be managed as a whole.
The Genesis HR system incorporates all the focus points within the HR process in one offering, says Van Heerden. "This clearly distinguishes it from other HR software packages. Firstly, the HR process design principle allows the user to experience an intuitive flow through the system from one focus area to the next. A second advantage is the individual scope of each focus area. An area such as performance management will be a comprehensive integrated module within the system rather than an add-on to other areas."
The design of the system not only allows for a more complicated HR process set-up, but also accommodates companies with smaller, less complicated set-ups and processes. The fresh look of the system, along with user-friendly controls and wizards, allows for an exciting and user-friendly experience.
The Genesis HR system was developed from the ground up utilising the C#.net development framework, runs on the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database and integrates with the VIP Premier Payroll system. In addition to intensive in-house testing, the beta software has been tested by a selected number of clients since January 2008. "Version 1 of the system was made available to clients from April 2008 and includes three main focus areas, namely job design management, employee record management and performance management," Van Heerden says. The functionality that allows one to attach multiple documents to employee records as well as to send e-mails and reminders to the user, manager and the employees' inbox directly from the system are but a few of the additional features of the Genesis HR system."
The Performance Management module assists managers with 360-degree performance as well as competence reviews, recommending salary increases and drawing up personal development plans for staff. The system can assist HR and line management with talent management and succession planning processes by selecting suitable candidates for higher-level positions and managing career and succession planning initiatives.
"VIP has identified a growing need for a comprehensive HR solution in the South African market," says Van Heerden. "The solution should not only include a wide range of HR consulting services, but must be supported by an exciting and easy-to-use HR software system."
Already servicing over 24 000 customers, Van Heerden says Genesis HR will be offered as a standalone product to existing and potential customers in much the same way the company has successfully sold its market-leading payroll products. "A feasibility study will be conducted to establish the complexity of the set-up. This will provide our team with an implementation plan and budget, and the client with a useful HR blueprint going forward."
Annual licence fees will apply depending on the number of employees per customer and the number of modules purchased. "Softline VIP will provide a support desk with assistance from trained HR consultants as part of the license fee. Customers will also have the option of using on-site HR consultants to assist with the implementation and set-up of the product as well as user training," says Van Heerden.
Softline VIP is confident that Genesis HR is designed with customer requirements in mind. "We have a solid infrastructure and a stable business. We understand the market very well and are thus confident that all existing and potential new customers' HR needs are well catered for within Genesis HR," concludes Van Heerden.
Future modules for Genesis HR include skills and equity, succession planning, budgeting and a more comprehensive recruitment module.
For more information on Softline VIP and Genesis HR, visit http://www.softlinevip.co.za or call 0861 55 44 33.
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