System Requirements Document for Earthy-Complete

1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "Earthy-Complete" project, which aims to develop a comprehensive HRMS and Payroll application. The application is intended to be user-friendly and accessible for employees, managers, and CHROs.

2. System Overview

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

• Domain Descriptors:

  • Human Resource Management: Core functionality for managing human resources and payroll.
  • User-Friendly Interface: The application should be easy to use for all personas.

• What is being built:

  • A comprehensive HRMS and Payroll application with distinct dashboards for employees, managers, and CHROs.
  • A public landing page to orient and acquire employees before they enter their protected dashboard workflows.
  • Authentication mechanisms for account sign-up, login, and session access.

• Excluded Conventional Assumptions:

  • No external recipients or generated documents are included.
  • No provider-managed surfaces or background automation.

• Access:

  • Application-owned identity with authentication required.

• Behavior Contracts:

  • Employee Access HR and Payroll Information:

    • Actor: Employee
    • Trigger: Employee logs into the system
    • Inputs: Employee ID, Password
    • Outcomes: View personal HR and payroll information
    • Identity Continuity: Persistent
    • Audience Entry: Public
    • Failure Outcome: Access denied

  • Manager Oversee Team HR and Payroll:

    • Actor: Manager
    • Trigger: Manager accesses team dashboard
    • Inputs: Manager ID, Password
    • Outcomes: View team HR and payroll activities
    • Identity Continuity: Persistent
    • Audience Entry: Internal
    • Failure Outcome: Access denied

  • CHRO Manage HR Strategy and Payroll:

    • Actor: CHRO
    • Trigger: CHRO accesses strategic dashboard
    • Inputs: CHRO ID, Password
    • Outcomes: Manage overall HR strategy and payroll
    • Identity Continuity: Persistent
    • Audience Entry: Internal
    • Failure Outcome: Access denied

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As an Employee, I should be able to log into the system using my Employee ID and Password to view my personal HR and payroll information. explicit
• As a Manager, I should be able to access the team dashboard using my Manager ID and Password to oversee team HR and payroll activities. explicit
• As a CHRO, I should be able to access the strategic dashboard using my CHRO ID and Password to manage overall HR strategy and payroll. explicit
• As a User, I should be able to sign up for an account, log in, and manage my session to access the application. required_inference

4. User Personas

• Employee: Primary user for accessing personal HR and payroll information.
• Manager: Oversees team HR and payroll activities.
• CHRO: Responsible for overall HR strategy and payroll management.

5. Core User Flows

Employee Flow

1. Navigate to the Landing page.
2. Proceed to the Authentication page.
3. Log in using Employee ID and Password.
4. Access the Employee Dashboard to view personal HR and payroll information.

Manager Flow

1. Navigate to the Landing page.
2. Proceed to the Authentication page.
3. Log in using Manager ID and Password.
4. Access the Manager Dashboard to oversee team HR and payroll activities.

CHRO Flow

1. Navigate to the Landing page.
2. Proceed to the Authentication page.
3. Log in using CHRO ID and Password.
4. Access the CHRO Dashboard to manage HR strategy and payroll.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Primary: #4CAF50 (Green)
• Primary Light: #81C784 (Light Green)
• Secondary: #FFC107 (Amber)
• Accent: #FF5722 (Deep Orange)
• Highlight: #FFEB3B (Yellow)
• Background: #FFFFFF (White)
• Surface: #F5F5F5 (Light Grey)
• Text: #212121 (Dark Grey)
• Text Muted: #757575 (Grey)
• Border: #E0E0E0 (Light Grey)

7. Signature Design Concept

The design for the Earthy-Complete project will focus on a clean and intuitive interface that emphasizes ease of use. The dashboards for employees, managers, and CHROs will feature a consistent layout with clear navigation and accessible information. The use of green as the primary color will convey a sense of growth and stability, while accent colors will be used sparingly to highlight important actions and notifications.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The interaction model for the Earthy-Complete project will be animated, with moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions to enhance user engagement without overwhelming the user. The public entry surface will feature a restrained 2D Hero motion to provide a welcoming and dynamic first impression.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The application must ensure secure access control for all user roles. required_inference

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will be developed with a focus on user-friendliness for all personas.
• Authentication is required for accessing the dashboards.
• The system will not include external recipients or generated documents.

12. Glossary

• HRMS: Human Resource Management System
• CHRO: Chief Human Resources Officer
• UI: User Interface
• UX: User Experience
• RDBMS: Relational Database Management System