09.03.2026
How Advania helps organisations bring HR and IT together
Human resources today is no longer only about policies and people management. It increasingly depends on reliable technology that gives organisations clear insight into their workforce, simplifies administration, and supports better decision making.
Across Iceland, many of the country’s leading companies and public institutions rely on Advania’s HR and payroll solutions to manage employee data, payroll processes, and workforce planning. For organisations with large and complex workforces, these systems have become a critical foundation for daily operations.
Mosfellsbær municipality is one of them.
With 36 workplaces across the municipality, managing workforce information efficiently is essential. The HR and working environment department relies on Advania’s HR platform as a central system for managing employee data, payroll processes, and workforce information.
“Our HR platform is a key system in our operations,” says Kristján Þór Magnússon, Head of Human Resources and Work Environment at Mosfellsbær. “One of the biggest advantages is how dynamic it is when it comes to managing everything related to employees, from hiring and payroll to the end of employment.”
A central platform for workforce management
At Mosfellsbær, all workforce information is managed through a unified HR platform that connects payroll processes, employee data, and attendance tracking. Managers and HR specialists can access accurate information quickly, allowing them to maintain clear oversight of staffing, working hours, and payroll costs.
Employees also benefit from digital tools that allow them to register working hours, request leave, and access their personal employment information through a simple and accessible interface.
By bringing these functions together in one system, Mosfellsbær has created a structured and reliable environment for managing its workforce.
Saving time and improving oversight
For the HR department, the integrated systems have significantly simplified daily administration.
Generating reports on attendance, tracking working hours, and managing vacation rights are essential tasks for the municipality. Having these processes connected within one digital environment ensures both efficiency and accuracy.
“A large part of our work relates to payroll and attendance,” Kristján explains. “When the systems work well together, it saves us a lot of time and makes the entire process smoother.”
By reducing manual work and ensuring that systems communicate seamlessly, the HR team can focus more on supporting managers and employees rather than handling administrative tasks.
A partnership that continues to evolve
Mosfellsbær continues to expand how it uses Advania’s HR solutions as the organisation develops its digital infrastructure. The municipality is working to connect the platform with additional systems used across the organisation, further strengthening the flow of information between departments.
“Our collaboration with Advania has worked very well,” says Kristján. “Often when organisations introduce new systems, they only use a small part of their potential. We are deliberately expanding how we use the platform and exploring how it can support other internal systems as well.”
When HR and IT work together
For organisations with many employees and complex operations, workforce management is no longer just an HR function. It depends on strong digital infrastructure that provides reliable data, efficient processes, and clear insight into the organisation.
By combining modern HR practices with robust IT systems, organisations like Mosfellsbær are better equipped to manage payroll, attendance, and employee information while giving managers the tools they need to make informed decisions.
Across Iceland, this combination of HR expertise and technology is helping organisations build more efficient workplaces and better employee experiences.