Not sure if I should use excel or a database program

Just a quick question. I am working as an IT tech for a volunteer organization, and they are trying to keep track of how many hours people worked, sick days taken, etc. I think this can be done in excel, but I'm not sure if a databasing setup would be more efficient. Some field names so far, just for an idea of the scope:
-Staff #
-Join.date
-Name
-Leave.from
-Leave.to
-Used.sick_days
-Balance.sick_days

I'm not asking for someone to write code, just wondering if there is a better way to go about doing this.

Cheers.

Either would work. Depends on what's easier for the people who will be maintaining the records.