In what circumstances is it acceptable for the HR or IT function to supersede the decision of the other?
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I think providing you have clearly defined roles and policies for each dept, each department gain supersede each other based upon who is responsible for the result of the decision.
IT can supersede for some cases like termination process, but HR can supersede the IT in others like hiring process for checking the personal qualifications specifically
Instead of "supersede", "alignment" and "agreement" should drive the decisions and actions. Based on policies, human/employee related policies should drive IT alignment with HR. And vice versa data security and access/privilege policies should drive HR to align with IT.
-IT and HR both should work together , like any other business group, for the benefit of the organization keeping employee interests also in mind.
- when it comes to data breach, privacy, sharing confidential information IT should provide evidence to HR to take action as per HR policies.
- when it comes to hiring, staffing, promotions, salaries etc. IT makes the recommendation and HR should execute as per the guidelines.
- how to implement HR systems for processing for payrolls, time and attendance etc. is IT decision.
I always prefer that HR and IT can work collaboratively together as there are many many areas where the partnership needs to be highly aligned. Of course security is an area where Information Security or IT have to manage risk to the organization but the relationship between HR and IT has become more and more intertwined as companies focus on Employee Experience and both organizations are critical to and dependent on each other for creating that holistic experience.