Bluworks - HR SAAS Solution

Overview

As a Product Designer at Bluworks HR, I led the discovery and implementation phases to make our HR system fully configurable for different client use cases. My role involved launching various features and modules aimed at enhancing user experience and increasing system versatility. Notable achievements include the introduction of the Branch Manager view, approval workflows, and a new tablet experience, which significantly contributed to increased sales and user satisfaction.

Key Achievements

• System Configurability:
• Led the discovery and implementation efforts to make the HR system fully configurable, catering to diverse client requirements.
• Branch Manager View:
• Launched a comprehensive Branch Manager view, providing daily and monthly statistics to enhance managerial oversight and decision-making.
• Approval Workflows:
• Developed and launched approval workflows to streamline and manage the approval cycle for various requests, improving efficiency.
• Tablet Experience:
• Planned and delivered a new tablet experience, which resulted in increased sales by providing a more versatile and user-friendly interface.

Key Features and Screens

Loan Management Module:

• Designed the loan management module to help HR managers track and manage employee loans efficiently.
• Included features for loan requests, approvals, and repayment tracking.

Public Holidays Module:

• Developed a module for managing public holidays, allowing companies to configure and communicate holiday schedules to employees easily.

Cost Centers:

• Created a cost centers module to help businesses allocate and manage budgets effectively across different departments and projects.

Payroll, Tax & Insurance Module:

• Designed a comprehensive payroll module that includes tax calculations and insurance management to streamline payroll processing.
• Ensured compliance with local regulations and automated complex payroll tasks.

Employee Files Bulk Upload:

• Developed a bulk upload feature for employee files, enabling HR departments to upload multiple employee records simultaneously, saving time and reducing manual data entry errors.

Attendance Policies:

• Created a module for defining and managing attendance policies, including work hours, leave policies, and attendance tracking.

Requests Approval Cycle Workflow:

• Designed a detailed workflow for managing the approval cycle of various HR requests, ensuring a smooth and efficient approval process.

Manager Payroll Closing Reminder:

• Developed the payroll closing journey to assist HR managers in finalizing payroll periods, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on time.

Worker App Revamp:

• Led the redesign of the worker app, enhancing the user interface and experience to improve usability.

Results and Impact

• Enhanced System Versatility:
• The configurable system allowed Bluworks HR to cater to a wider range of clients, meeting specific use cases and requirements.
• Managerial Efficiency:
• The Branch Manager view provided actionable insights, improving managerial decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Streamlined Processes:
• The approval workflows and payroll modules streamlined critical HR processes, reducing administrative burdens and increasing accuracy.
• Increased Sales:
• The new tablet experience attracted more clients, contributing to a significant increase in sales and market reach.

Personal Reflections

My time at Bluworks HR was a period of significant professional growth. Leading the discovery and implementation phases to make the system fully configurable was challenging yet rewarding. The successful launch of multiple modules and features, especially the Branch Manager view and approval workflows, demonstrated the impact of thoughtful, user-centered design. The positive response to the new tablet experience and its contribution to increased sales underscored the value of innovation and continuous improvement. This experience has greatly enhanced my ability to design complex systems that are both flexible and user-friendly.