HROnline Vendor Interview
HROnline® CompareHRIS.com Vendor Interview
Vendor Product Name: HROnline®
Interviewee Name: Victor Agruso & Bryan Everly
Position: Co-Founders
Years with Company: 7
Date: 7-1-09
CompareHRIS.com Questions
What features, options, or services make HROnline® unique within the HRIS software industry?
(1) payroll and time/attendance integrations with multiple providers (uni- and bi-directional).
Why do you believe your clients most often select HROnline® over other HRIS or HRMS systems?
(1) access to full range of HR process features at competitive rate; (2) ability to readily implement and tailor application
Describe a recent client who purchased HROnline® and define the benefits and advantages your company was able to provide.
Regional credit union: (1) consolidated, accurate and complete reporting and audit trail; (2) freed time for HR and IT staff; (3) more convenient manager/employee experience dealing with HR transactions; (4) single source HR/Time-Attendance application; (5) flexibility to integrate HRIS with multiple payroll processors.
What purchase options do you offer?
(1) Software as a Service on per employee per month subscription basis; (2) strategic business partner license
What type of training and implementation services do you offer?
(1) self-paced implementation templates; (2) custom, on-site consulting; (3) online learning system
Describe a prospective client who is an ideal fit for HROnline®.
Companies with (1) convenient Internet access for users; (2) commitment to workflow and self-service driven model; (3) competent and engaged product administrators
Based on # of employees, what is the target market for HROnline®?
300 to 3,000
Are there industries HROnline® is best suited for?
banking/financial services, technology, PEO, professional service firm
What are (Company Name) future development plans?
(1) user-designed workflows; (2) Web 2.0 Ajax enhancements; (3) 64-bit architecture
What are the biggest changes you have seen in the HRIS/HRMS software industry in the past five years?
More focus on the talent management suite and analytics and drive to vendor consolidation to fill product gaps in the HR continuum
What changes do you expect for the HR software industry in the next five years?
More vendor consolidation and continued pushing out of the administration to line managers and employees with more intuitive self service apps. Healthcare reform driving new plan administration, new regulations and reporting
What advice would you offer to someone who is just beginning their search for an HRIS/HRMS software application?
Perform due diligence. Decide what business issues you are trying to resolve, don’t by features, match your requirements with the best HR partner, who is committed to the HR industry, has vision, and can deliver 85% of the functionality you need today.
Is there any additional information about People Strategy or HROnline® that you wish to relay to those who may read this interview?
The PeopleStrategy name encapsulates the challenge in the HR industry today. Focus on deriving corporate results with superior talent, exceptional competencies, and well thought out strategy and not through automation of traditional, transactional, bad policy and procedures.
