L'entreprise
Volume 15, Numéro 1, Pages 251-270
2026-09-08

Hris And Competency Governance: Evidence From An Algerian Industrial Subsidiary

Authors : Zentar Fatiha . Addad Rachida .

Abstract

This study examines the role of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in supporting strategic competency management within an industrial organisation. It explores how HRIS transforms human resource data into organisational knowledge that enhances performance and strengthens sustainable competitive advantage. The study addresses the following research question: How does HRIS support strategic competency management within an organisation? A qualitative descriptive case study was conducted at the SAMHA subsidiary of the Cevital Group. Data were collected through internal company documents and semi-structured interviews with managers from the Human Resources and Information Systems departments during a two-week field study. The findings indicate that the SAMHA subsidiary relies on an integrated HRIS environment that supports key human resource functions, including recruitment, performance evaluation, training, and strategic analysis. The analysis further shows that the combined use of these systems supports the four dimensions of the KSAOs framework—knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. More importantly, the integration of these systems enables the organisation to convert HR data into actionable organisational knowledge, reinforcing the strategic role of HRIS in competency governance and its alignment with organisational objectives.

Keywords

Human Resource Information System ; Talent Management ; Competitive Advantage ; Digital Transformation