iHRIS:Documentation

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Please note: These help files are currently under construction and will be finalized following the release of iHRIS Suite version 3.3.


Common Procedures in iHRIS

Administer the Systems

How to: Configure and Administer the Systems

Configure the Systems for Initial Setup
Enable, Disable and Configure Modules

Manage Geographical Areas in the Database

Add or Update a Country
Add or Update a Region
Add or Update a District
Add or Update a County
Add or Update a Currency

Manage Users

How to: Administer User Accounts

Add a New User Account
Update or Disable a User Account

User Access

How to: Access the System and Manage Passwords

Log in
Retrieve a forgotten password
Change your password
Log out'


Using iHRIS Manage

About iHRIS Manage: Understand the Modules, User Roles and Functions

Before Installing iHRIS Manage: Collect Necessary Data

Manage Employees

How to: Add a New Employee Record

Add a Person
Set the Person's Position

How to: Add and Update Information About the Employee

Add Identification Information
Add Demographic Information
Add Contact Information

How to: Add and Update Information About the Employee's Salary and Position

Add a Benefit or Special Payment
Record the Employee's Departure from the Organization
Record a Change in Position for the Employee
Record a Change in Salary for the Employee

How to: Add and Update Employee Qualifications

Add Language Proficiency
Add and Update Competencies

How to: Schedule and Evaluate Training Courses for the Employee

Schedule the Employee to Take a Training Course
Evaluate Competencies Earned from the Training Course

How to: Complete an Application for an Open Position

Fill out the Job Application
Record the Details of an Interview by the Applicant
Log the Decision Whether to Hire the Applicant

How to: Add and Update the Employee's History

Enter the Employee's Work History
Enter the Employee's Education History
Add Notes to the Employee's Record

How to: Find Employee Records

Find the Record for an Employee
Find the Record for a Job Applicant

How to: Manage Job Applicant Records

Review Applicants for a Position
Make a Job Offer to an Applicant

How to: Disable the Job Application Module

Search Records

How to: Search Records

Create Reports

How to: Create Reports

Manage Report Relationships
Manage and Create Reports
Manage and Create Report Views
Run Reports

Administer Positions

How to: Create and Manage Positions

Add and Update Health Worker Cadres
Add and Update Job Classifications
Add and Update Salary Grades
Add and Update Jobs
Add and Update Salary Sources
Add and Update Types of Positions
Add a Position
Edit a Position
Discontinue a Position

Administer the Database

How to: Configure the Database for Use (Dropdown Menus)

Add or Update Facility Types
Add or Update an Office or Facility
Add or Update a Department
Add or Update an Education Type
Add or Update a Degree
Add or Update a Language
Add or Update a Competency Type
Add or Update a Competency
Add or Update a Competency Evaluation
Add or Update an Identification Type
Add or Update a Benefit Type
Add or Update a Marital Status
Add or Update a Reason for Departure

Configure the In-service Training Management Module

How to: Enable the In-service Training Management Module

How to: Set Up and Update the In-service Training Management Module

Add or Update a Training Course
Schedule a Training Course
Add or Update the Status of a Training Course
Add or Update Requestors of a Training Course
Add or Update Training Course Evaluation Options
Add or Update Training Course Categories
Add or Update a Training Institution
Add or Update a Continuing Education Credit Course


Using iHRIS Qualify

Introduction; understanding iHRIS Qualify; data setup checklists; usage and troubleshooting.


Using iHRIS Plan

Introduction; understanding iHRIS Plan; data setup checklists; usage and troubleshooting.


Installing and Using Windows iHRIS

How to: Install, Set Up and Use Windows iHRIS

Install Windows iHRIS
Set Up Windows iHRIS
Use and Exit Windows iHRIS


Installing and Using the iHRIS Appliance

How to install and start using the self-contained iHRIS Appliance.


Data Dictionary

A glossary of data terms used in the iHRIS Suite.



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