HR Transformation Technology
The primary focus of any transformation process should be on the design of the HR service that the business actually needs. Only when this has been clearly articulated and agreed can decisions be made about the technology. The service ethos should also be reflected in the design of the management information strategy and the approach to all processes. At all times, technology should be treated as a tool for delivering business change, not an end in itself.
Orion's HR Transformation Technology Services
We support the complete lifecycle of your HR technology project. From strategy and design through to selection and delivery; we take the HR transformation agenda and embed technology design within the heart of it to ensure your HR systems are relevant, cost effective and focused on the solutions you really need.
We work with clients to deliver a wide range of HR technology solutions from major ERP systems to specialist best-of-breed applications. We are completely independent of the software supplier market which means we can offer fully impartial advice on the best solutions for your unique business requirements.
We have deep expertise in HR technology; the key members of our team have all held senior programme management roles focused on delivery of HR systems; many have over 20 years experience in this field.
"Orion demonstrated a balanced and innovative approach to offshoring overlaid with solid programme management. Throughout the project Orion showed both excellent business understanding and technical competence." James Rigby - SCH European general Manager
We have...
- Unparalleled senior expertise to help you set the HR technology strategy and deliver solutions that meet the transformation agenda
- Many years experience of successfully delivering a wide variety of HR solutions
- High value, cost effective functional and technical expertise
- World class HR programme management capability
- A deep understanding of the factors that ensure project success.
Our HR Transformation Technology services
HR technology strategy and design
Technology often accounts for most of the spend in HR transformation programmes, and this can lead to too much focus on IT delivery at the expense of achieving the right design. Our HRTT Design Services Team can help you identify a service-driven solution, and ensure that this is not compromised during implementation. Ours is a client-side role and supports you through the early stages of defining a technology strategy and selecting a solution, through to the complex and time-consuming design, development and testing phases of the project.
HR technology programme management
Implementing the technology is the riskiest and most complex part of any HR Transformation programme, involving a wide variety of HR and IT professionals, stakeholders and third parties. Our HRTT Programme Delivery Team ensures the successful delivery both of the necessary technology and of the associated business change to achieve effective HR transformation.
HR technology health check
It is often apparent that HR systems are failing to deliver without fully understanding the reasons why. Similarly, HR systems may be functioning adequately now, but it may not be clear if they provide a robust platform for the planned future HR service. We can support the many technology programmes at their outset by performing an initial ‘health check’ to consider how effectively they are supporting the business; how the current technology assets may be leveraged more effectively and whether investment in a new solution is really necessary.
HR technology quality assurance
Complex projects may struggle to balance the demands of timescales and budgets with the need to deliver a quality solution. Effective quality management procedures are critical to assure deliverables and conformance with overall project objectives. Quality management can take many forms from advice and guidance to a comprehensive quality management service. Key elements of our services include quality planning, development of quality control procedures and conducting quality audits and project reviews.
HR technology project rescue
51% of companies regard their last ERP implementation as unsuccessful. Our project rescue team can stabilise a failing project, audit problem areas and provide interim management through to stable operations.
Services to the CIO
The relationship between HR and IT can be critical and, on occasions, there is a disconnect between teams which inhibits effective delivery. Orion Partners have many years experience working at the boundaries of HR and IS and know what it takes to make the relationship between them work effectively.
We help the CIO to establish a business-focused partnership between IS and HR, that is characterised by:
- Effective governance of HR technology initiatives and ongoing support operations
- Accountability for key HR technology activities and decision-making
- Delivery of value-adding innovation by IS to help drive HR’s business performance
- Optimisation of technology investments and resources to support HR’s (and IS’s) drive for efficiency
- Insight-led interventions to ensure HR technology initiatives do deliver the promised business value.