The Nexus Between Human Capital Analytics and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in Zimbabwean State Universities

Abstract

Using the quantitative research strategy, the paper sought to investigate the relationship between the adoption of human capital analytics and the release of HRIS. A sample of 419 respondents from three categories of senior management, HRM professionals, and HR service consumers from five Zimbabwean state universities was utilized. A stratified random sampling method and a structured questionnaire were used as sampling techniques and data collection tools respectively. Findings revealed that the level of HR Analytics maturity was significantly correlated with the period since the introduction of HRIS and that there was little negative correlation. The study rejected the alternative hypothesis that the length of time using HRIS influences the level of HCA adoption in organizations. The study is unique in that it investigates the level of human capital analytics adoption and the unveiling of HRIS in state universities, which has not been extensively studied in Zimbabwe. Furthermore, the study provides valuable insights to university and government policymakers and practitioners as they develop policies and interventions for data-driven human resource management in tertiary institutions.