Microsoft Dynamics 365 HR module: what benefits for SMEs

Elise Dejour
Aug 12
2 min read

Human resources management is a strategic pillar for any growing SME. But between payroll, contracts, training, recruitment and time tracking, classic tools quickly reach their limits. This is where the HR module of Microsoft Dynamics 365 comes in.

Designed to support SMEs in their development, it offers a unified, automated and connected approach to HR management. And combined with the SwissSalary solution, it becomes a powerful ally for Swiss companies.

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Why digitize HR management in an SME?

SMEs often have reduced or non-existent HR teams. Yet, they must meet the same legal and social obligations as large companies. Digitizing HR management is:

Save time on repetitive tasks (payroll, contracts, leave)
Reduce administrative errors
Offer a better collaborator experience
Improve the monitoring of skills, training and performance

An ERP such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 makes it possible to integrate HR management into all business processes, for a clear and shared overview.

What does the HR module of Microsoft Dynamics 365 concretely allow?

Here are some key features tailored to the needs of SMEs:

Centralization of employee files: contracts, diplomas, history, evaluations...
Leave and absence management: online requests, hierarchical validation, automated alerts
Tracking of times and activities: timesheet, breakdown of hours by project
Steering of the training: skills development plan, follow-up on sessions and budgets
HR dashboards: real-time visualization of indicators (turnover, absenteeism, payroll)
Automation of HR workflows: validation of hires, contract changes, departures

These features are accessible in a modern and fluid interface, connected with the other Microsoft modules (Finance, Projects, Sales...).

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A powerful integration with SwissSalary for payroll management

For Swiss SMEs, SwissSalary is a recognized choice to manage salaries in compliance with local standards (AHV, LPP, withholding taxes...). Good news: SwissSalary is 100% integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Concretely, this allows to:

Manage payroll directly from Business Central
Automate transfers between HR management and accounting
Produce the Swiss legal documents without re-entry
Benefit from local support and comply with the legislation in force

This synergy reduces double entries and ensures data consistency between HR, finance, and operational management.

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Concrete examples of use for an SME

A company with 50 employees in transport uses the HR module + SwissSalary to track driver absences, automatically generate monthly payroll and schedule mandatory training.
An industrial SME has automated the management of contracts and working time of its technicians with real-time monitoring in Business Central.
A service company uses HR dashboards to analyze its turnover rate and optimize its recruitment process.

Why choose Almakom to integrate your HR module?

At Almakom, we don’t just connect an ERP to your organization: we adapt it to your business processes. Thanks to our dual role of integrator and business application editor, we design tools that are in your image, connected, scalable and adapted to the realities of your sector.

Our strengths: