Northgate-is - News Item 731

Self-service HR cuts absence admin at MB Wirral

~ new ResourceLink module from Northgate HR removes
 pain from managing sickness ~

The Metropolitan Borough of Wirral has signed a 3-year contract with Northgate HR to manage its HR and payroll processes. The contract for Northgate’s integrated HR and payroll solution ResourceLink will include a Manager Absence module. This allows an automated online process for managing absence and will cut out the double-checking and manual keying in of sickness details.

The Council has worked with Northgate since 1998, which had a significant effect on the decision to broaden the relationship through the implementation of ResourceLink.

“Managing absence is an admin intensive process, which stops HR employees from concentrating on more interesting tasks,” said Sara Brown, Public Sector Manager at Northgate HR. “Using ResourceLink will enable managers to log on and process claims from anywhere which is faster and much more convenient. It also means that the Council will have a clear audit trail, which can’t be guaranteed with manual processes.”

The Metropolitan Borough of Wirral has worked with Northgate since 1998 and is continuing the relationship to help reduce HR administration, allowing the organisation to focus on adding value to the council and providing a better service to employees and the local community.

NOTES TO EDITORS

About Northgate HR (www.northgate-is.com/hrs)
With over 40 years’ experience, Northgate HR is the UK’s largest supplier of HR, payroll and pensions applications. Northgate HR solutions are developed to provide maximum flexibility and seamless integration. They can cater for the diverse requirements of HR, payroll, benefits and pension management across all market sectors and in organisations of any size.
 
Solutions can be delivered in-house, via an Application Service Provider (ASP) or outsourced, providing forward thinking and state-of-the-art business management tools. With a comprehensive suite of software solutions combined with unparalleled levels of expertise, Northgate HR can fulfil its vision to provide solutions that simplify key business tasks and deliver value added benefits to customers, enabling them to provide vital human capital information to assist in HR management and business strategy. 
 
Northgate HR is the specialist HR and Payroll systems division of Northgate Information Solutions. Northgate Information Solutions plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For further information visit Northgate Information Solutions at www.northgate-is.com.

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