You’re still tracking staff, vacation days and important documents in a mess of spreadsheets — or juggling multiple, unrelated software tools? An integrated HR tool will solve all these problems. Below is an Advanced HRM (Human Resource Information System), written in PHP & MySQL, including its source code, which you may run and expand.
A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) consolidates every piece of employee information needed by the HR team — name, job title, department, leave history and documents — so the team spends less time searching through file folders and more time focused on helping people. This is a simple, web-based HRIS, designed as a working example you can use as inspiration for your own development.
What Does it Do?
- Employee data input/output.
- Manage departments and jobs.
- Instantly retrieve employee data.
- Friendly user interface for any member of the HR team.
Why One Place Matters for Data
The most significant advantage of an HRIS is that all employee data resides in one location and remains consistent. Linking an employee’s information with his/her department, job, leave history, etc., without duplicating the same information is the major lesson learned from developing the schema.
Technologies Used
Web-based PHP/MySQL application with a responsive front end. It’s a natural match for the payroll and attendance applications, forming an overall HR suite.
What Will I Learn?
Data normalization, search/reporting on employee records, and how an HRIS supports payroll and attendance.
Using This Project
Do not simply upload and deploy this PHP/MySQL project. Use it as a reference point for learning: read the source code, run it locally and modify it to meet your specific needs. If you reuse third-party components, check their licences first.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the HRMS PHP source code free to download?
Yes. The entire Human Resource Management System source code is available as a free download here. Install XAMPP or WAMP and run the project locally using PHP/MySQL. Modify the employee, leave and department modules to fit your company needs.
Can I use this HRMS project for my final-year or capstone project?
This project is frequently used by IT and Computer Science students since it includes CRUD, authentication, user roles and reporting in PHP and MySQL. Expand upon it with payroll, attendance or an employee management dashboard to develop a unique project.
How does this differ from payroll?
An HRIS stores and manages employee information; payroll uses that information to calculate pay. The two are complementary.
Can it handle leave?
Yes — add a leave module linking requests to employees and balances, then surface it on the dashboard.