HR Master Data

Master data is important and "everyone" is talking about it

HR has become more and more aware of the need to have control over employee information and that this should be stored in an HR system. The HR system is the main system for all employee information, i.e. the HR system is the master system in the company. With the HR system as the company's master system, the information is registered and maintained in one place. Other systems that need employee information receive it from the HR system using seamless integrations.

All master data must now be stored in a HR system and this places great demands on the HR system. Master data must not be confused with a simple personnel register. Read about master data requirements further down.

Managing HR master data requires a "black belt" in integrations. 4human has open APIs and integrates with "everything" of time and planning systems. It's been part of our DNA for more than 15 years. We are proud to have driven this development and that all other HRM vendors are now finally talking about the same.

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What is master data?

Master data is the foundation of modern HR systems. In an HR system, this is important information (key data) related to the staff in a company. Examples of this are data related to:

  • Employees
  • Position/multi-position
  • Roller
  • Groups
  • Organizational structure
  • Attendance
  • Variable payroll transactions (hours and travel)
  • Working hours
  • IAM (Identity Access Management)
  • Salary information

Why use 4human's master data?

For the past 15 years, 4human HRM has been at the forefront and driven the development so that the company's master data related to employees must now be stored in an HR system. This is now almost a requirement. Previously, key information about employees was typically stored in a payroll system or a time and attendance system.

  • Store master data securely and safely in accordance with applicable regulations
  • Correct, accurate and up-to-date data sources
  • Centralize HR as a strategic part of the business
  • Improve the quality of analyses and reports used to make the right decision
  • Master data in practice

Simply put, master data ensures that data is entered, updated and maintained in one place, and that all other support systems that need this data have seamless access to the same data.

4human HRM can be the master of employee data, organizational data, sick leave, time registration and employment contracts

4human HRM master data simplifies and automates key HR processes. Time previously spent on manual and time-consuming work on updating and maintaining employee data across different systems can now be used to work more strategically towards the company's goals. Efficient and effective onboarding and offboarding processes provide a good basis for establishing and maintaining master data. With our experience of integrations, we ensure good integration with Payroll, Active Directory and other systems. This makes important information available in the various systems a company has.

Requirements for master data

4human HRM takes care of HR master data and ensures that customers comply with legal requirements for privacy and GDPR. Define who and which groups of employees should have access to view and maintain master data in accordance with regulations. For master data to work as well as possible, there must be integrations with other systems that can receive employee and organizational data. 4human HRM has extensive experience of integrations with various systems, and this ensures a good flow of master data in companies.

Benefits of master data

  • Avoid double registrations and incorrect registrations
  • Seamless data flow with adjacent systems
  • Support for different organizational structures
  • Simplifies maintenance of your company's shared data across systems
  • Improving efficiency
  • Safety and security
  • Increased quality of reports and analysis