Perron Institute

HRIS Selection and Implementation

What they said.

What stood out most about Alex, Kathi and Becky from Zest was their professionalism and genuine commitment to sourcing and customising our HRIS to suit our unique needs. Being HR professionals, they brought valuable knowledge and experience beyond the technical setup—which made things very efficient. The team consistently went above and beyond to support and resolve issues for us. It was a pleasure to work with the Zest team on this.

Jen Turner

Manager Human Resources

Mission Goals

Perron collaborated with Zest to enhance operations and establish a future-ready framework for managing their diverse workforce by implementing their inaugural Human Resource Information System (HRIS). With employees, students, volunteers, and contractors all integral to the organisation, the goal was to simplify and strengthen essential HR functions—particularly in recruitment, onboarding, and training. Key objectives included:

Decreasing dependence on manual processes
Improving consistency across workflows
Offering staff a centralised, accessible platform for everything they need to succeed at work

At the core of this initiative was the necessity for a smart, user-friendly system capable of accommodating complexity without adding to it.

The Solution

Following a comprehensive system scoping process, Rippling was chosen as the HRIS platform that best fits Perron’s requirements. It provided the necessary flexibility and functionality to accommodate their distinctive workforce structure while facilitating automation in essential HR functions. Zest worked on behalf of Perron to oversee the project, manage the transition, coordinate with the vendor, and handle all technical activities. This approach ensured a smooth setup and launch, establishing a system that supports Perron’s team both now and in the future.

Highlights

Process Mapping and Discovery
The project provided Perron with its first chance to thoroughly document internal processes, many of which had previously existed only in the minds of a handful of individuals. This initiative encouraged collaboration and brought clarity among teams.

Collective Improvement
By analysing each workflow, Perron was able to pinpoint inefficiencies and opportunities for enhancement. This implementation process sparked a wave of internal innovation and simplification.

Empowering the Team
Demonstrating the system’s capabilities in action to the Perron team marked a significant milestone. The customised setup allowed staff to recognise its value right away, instilling confidence in using the system from day one.

Challenges

Knowledge gaps: Key processes were undocumented and needed uncovering.
Data overload: Manual systems made data collection heavy -extra support was essential.
Agility required: Ongoing system updates meant adapting fast and thinking creatively.

Wins

Efficiency: Manual HR tasks streamlined through automation.
Clarity: Cross-team collaboration uncovered key process insights.
Impact: Smooth launch with minimal business disruption.

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