E-RECRUITMENT SYSTEMS AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN MEDIUM-SIZED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
Abstract
HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) are digital platforms designed to manage employee data, payroll, and recruitment, focusing on enhancing employee performance through data-driven insights. The study examined the relationship between HRIS and employee performance in medium-sized manufacturing firms in Nairobi County, Kenya, addressing e-recruitment systems. Using a descriptive design, data was collected from 132 employees across 5 manufacturing firms through structured questionnaires distributed to HR, production, finance, and IT departments. The findings indicate significant HRIS impact on employee performance, with e-recruitment systems showing the influence (β = 0.625, p < 0.05). The study recommends prioritizing e-recruitment system implementation and investing in HRIS training. Future research should explore long-term effects on employee retention and conduct cross-industry comparative studies to identify best practices.
Key words: Human Resource Information Systems, Employee Performance, E-recruitment systems, E-training systems, Performance Management Systems, Employee Self-Service Systems
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