What should I look for in an HR system? — Short answer:
Depending on your requirements the most popular modules are (with very brief descriptions):
Core HR: Employee database, Self-service, Absence and Performance management.
Recruitment & Onboarding: Applicant tracking system, interview scheduling and digital onboarding workflows.
Payroll & Benefits: Payroll processing, Benefits enrolment, Pensions and Tax compliance.
Time & Attendance: Time tracking, Rostering and scheduling, Activity analysis
Learning & Development: Training and learning for skills development and performance
Reporting : Real-time dashboards, Standard and custom Reports, Analytics