Sapiens HRIS System - A Comprehensive Case Study
Project Overview
Sapiens HRIS System is a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) built on the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack. The project was developed by Sudip Acharya (Frontend Developer) and Saugat Ghimire (Backend Developer).
The system is designed to streamline HR operations by managing employee check-in/check-out, leave applications, role-based access control (RBAC), AI-powered employee reports, and payroll management.
Project Objectives:
- To develop a scalable and secure HRIS system using modern web technologies.
- To implement RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) for employees, managers, HR, and super admins.
- To provide an AI-powered employee report generation feature using Google’s Gemini API.
- To enhance HR efficiency by digitizing leave approval, payroll management, and attendance tracking.
Frontend Development - React.js
The frontend of the system is built using React.js, ensuring a fast, scalable, and interactive user experience. The following technologies and techniques were used:
1. State Management - Redux
- Used Redux for global state management.
- Managed user authentication and RBAC permissions using Redux.
- Simplified API calls by storing user session data and login state.
2. Authentication & Authorization
- Used JWT (JSON Web Tokens) stored in localStorage for authentication.
- Implemented a custom authentication hook (isAuthenticated function) to restrict unauthorized access.
- Used Protected Routes to prevent unauthorized users from accessing restricted pages.
3. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Implemented RBAC to define different user roles:
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Employee:
- Can login and view their profile, attendance summary, and leave status.
- Can apply for leave.
- Can check in and check out.
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Manager:
- Has all the permissions of an Employee.
- Can approve or reject leave applications submitted by employees.
- Can view a list of employees who have applied for leave.
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HR:
- Has all the permissions of Manager & Employee.
- Can add, update, and delete employee records.
- Has access to a special AI-powered report generation feature (powered by Google’s Gemini API).
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Super Admin:
- Has complete control over the system.
- Can manage users, roles, and permissions.
4. UI & User Experience (UX)
- React.js was used for dynamic UI updates.
- The UI follows a minimal and clean design to enhance usability.
- Used Material UI & Tailwind CSS for responsive design.
5. Dashboard & Employee Management
The dashboard is the core component where users interact with the system.
📌 Screenshot: Employee Dashboard UI
- Employee Dashboard: Displays profile, leave summary, payroll details, and documents.
- Manager Dashboard: Includes all employee features, plus leave approvals and pending requests.
- HR Dashboard: Includes all manager features, plus employee management (add, update, delete employees).
Key Features Implemented
1. Employee Attendance & Check-In/Check-Out
- Employees can check in and check out using a single click.
- The system automatically records timestamps and updates attendance data.
📌 Screenshot: Employee Check-In/Check-Out UI
2. Leave Management System
- Employees can apply for leave with reasons and date selection.
- Managers and HR can approve/reject leave requests.
- Users can see their leave summary and leave balance.
📌 Screenshot: Leave Application UI
3. AI-Powered Employee Report Generation
- HR can generate detailed performance reports for any employee using the Gemini API.
- The AI model analyzes attendance, leave patterns, and performance trends.
- HR can access the monthly report in just one click.
📌 Screenshot: AI-Generated Report UI
4. Employee Profile & Payroll Management
- Employees can view their profile, employment history, payroll, and documents.
- HR can update salary information, upload employment-related documents, and manage contracts.
📌 Screenshot: Employee Profile UI
Backend Integration - MERN Stack
The backend, developed by Saugat Ghimire, includes:
- Node.js & Express.js for REST API development.
- MongoDB for database storage.
- JWT-based authentication.
- Role-based middleware to restrict access based on user roles.
Security Measures Implemented
To ensure data security and prevent unauthorized access, we implemented:
- JWT-based authentication to manage user sessions securely.
- RBAC-based route protection to prevent unauthorized users from accessing admin areas.
- Data encryption for sensitive user information.
- API rate limiting & validation to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Challenges Faced & Solutions
1. State Management Complexity
- Initially faced difficulties in handling user roles and permissions dynamically.
- Solved it by structuring Redux state efficiently and implementing a centralized RBAC system.
2. Performance Optimization
- The AI-powered report generation was slow initially.
- Optimized it by pre-processing employee data before sending API requests.
3. Handling Large Data Sets
- The dashboard needed to display large amounts of data efficiently.
- Used pagination and infinite scrolling to improve performance.
Conclusion & Future Improvements
Conclusion:
The Sapiens HRIS System successfully streamlines employee management, attendance tracking, and AI-powered reporting. Using modern web technologies, we built a scalable, secure, and efficient HR management system. The project demonstrates expertise in React.js, Redux, RBAC implementation, and AI integration, making it a valuable addition to our portfolio.
Future Improvements:
- Implement biometric login for secure access.
- Integrate real-time notifications for leave approvals and attendance tracking.
- Expand AI capabilities for predictive employee performance analysis.
📌 Final Screenshot: HR Dashboard UI
Developed By:
- Frontend: Sudip Acharya
- Backend: Saugat Ghimire
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