HRIS Implementation Checklist Template

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Planning & Requirements Gathering

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Defining project scope, goals, and user requirements.

Project Goals & Objectives

Estimated Number of Users

Current HR Processes (e.g., manual, semi-automated)

Key Modules Required (e.g., Core HR, Payroll, Benefits)

Target Go-Live Date

Specific Integration Requirements (e.g., Payroll System)

Vendor Selection & Contract Negotiation

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Evaluating and selecting an HRIS vendor and negotiating contract terms.

Define Selection Criteria

Budget Allocation (USD)

Preferred Deployment Model (Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid)

Key Features Required

Request for Proposal (RFP) Document

RFP Submission Deadline

Data Migration & Cleansing

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Planning and executing the migration of data from legacy systems, including data cleansing and validation.

Describe data cleansing rules

Number of employee records to migrate

Sample data extract for validation

Data mapping source to target field

Date of last data extract

Details of data validation performed

System Configuration & Customization

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Configuring the HRIS system to meet specific business needs, including workflows, security settings, and user roles.

Default Currency

Maximum Upload File Size (MB)

Default Workflow Statuses

Default Language

Date Format

Custom Branding Instructions

Integration with Existing Systems

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Integrating the HRIS with other systems, such as payroll, accounting, and time and attendance.

Payroll System Integration?

Time & Attendance System Integration?

Number of Records to be Integrated

Scheduled Integration Start Date

Description of Integration Approach

Data Mapping Verification Status

Integration Test Data File (if applicable)

User Training & Documentation

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Developing training materials and providing training to users on how to use the new system.

Training Material Outline

Training Presentation (PowerPoint/PDF)

Number of Employees Trained

Training Completion Deadline

Training Delivery Method (e.g., Online, In-Person, Hybrid)

Topics Covered in Training

User Feedback Summary

Testing & Quality Assurance

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Thoroughly testing all aspects of the system to ensure functionality and accuracy.

Functional Area Tested (e.g., Payroll, Benefits, Performance)

Number of Test Cases Executed

Number of Test Cases Passed

Number of Test Cases Failed

Detailed Description of Failed Test Cases (Include steps to reproduce)

Severity of Critical Errors (If Any)

Date of Testing Completion

Tester Signature

Go-Live Planning & Execution

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Developing a detailed plan for the system launch and executing the go-live process.

Planned Go-Live Date

Scheduled Downtime Window (Start)

Scheduled Downtime Window (End)

Number of Support Staff Available on Go-Live

Communication Plan for Employees (Go-Live Announcement)

Rollback Strategy Selected

Go-Live Checklist Document

Go-Live Readiness Sign-Off

Post-Implementation Support & Optimization

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Providing ongoing support to users and optimizing the system based on feedback and performance data.

Average User Satisfaction Score (1-5)

Common User Issues Encountered

User Feedback Summary (past week)

Date of Last System Optimization Meeting

Overall System Performance (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)

Summary of Optimization Actions Taken

Security and Compliance

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Ensuring the HRIS meets all relevant security and compliance requirements.

Compliance Framework (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

Data Security Policies Description

Data Encryption Strength (e.g., 128-bit, 256-bit)

Access Control Measures Implemented

Last Security Audit Date

Incident Response Plan Summary

Data Residency Requirements

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