HR Technology Flashcards

Which type of HRIS report compares current workforce data against a predefined benchmark or target?

Answer: Exception report

Exception reports highlight data points that fall outside expected ranges or targets, making them useful for identifying anomalies.

An organization wants to allow employees to update their personal information and view pay stubs without HR intervention. Which technology feature best supports this?

Answer: Employee self-service (ESS) portal

Employee self-service portals empower employees to manage their own HR-related information independently.

Which federal law most directly requires HR technology systems to maintain confidentiality of employee medical information?

Answer: HIPAA

HIPAA establishes standards for protecting individually identifiable health information, including medical data stored in HR systems.

A company is migrating from a legacy HRIS to a cloud-based platform. What is the FIRST critical step in data migration?

Answer: Auditing and cleaning existing data

Auditing and cleaning data before migration ensures that only accurate, relevant records are transferred to the new system.

Which metric measures the percentage of job requisitions filled within a target timeframe using the ATS?

Answer: Time-to-fill compliance rate

Time-to-fill compliance rate tracks how often requisitions are closed within the organization's defined target period.

In an HRIS, role-based access control (RBAC) is primarily used to:

Answer: Restrict data visibility based on job function

RBAC ensures employees and managers only access the system data and functions relevant to their specific roles.

Which HR technology tool is specifically designed to streamline the process of onboarding new hires with automated task checklists and document collection?

Answer: Onboarding module within an HRIS

Onboarding modules within HRIS platforms automate new-hire tasks such as form completion, orientation scheduling, and checklist tracking.