A Guide by CheckIn HR
The success of any organization lies on Human Resources (HR). We are sure that at CheckIn HR, HR is not only an administrative requirement, but an HR is a strategic partner that leads to performance, culture and growth. As a business leader, manager, or other HR professional, knowledge of the fundamental roles of HR makes your business to prosper.
The 7 key functions of HR are presented below and explained in a manner that is easy to understand with a real life applicability.
1. Recruitment & Staffing
It is at this point that the HR starts the process of talent need recognition, attracting the candidates and recruiting the individuals who can fit into the company in terms of skills and culture. HR prepares job description, receives applications, filters applications, interviews and negotiates offers. The success of any organization is based on its ability to get the right people in the right position.
2. Training & Development
After talent is recruited, the HR makes sure that employees do not stagnate. This involves orientation of new people, professional skill training, leadership, and career progression programs. Spending on employee education contributes to improvement of performance, motivation, and retention.
3. Performance Management
HR establishes mechanisms and systems that keep track of employee performance. By conducting regular appraisals, regular feedback loops and other performance metrics, which are aligned to the company goals, the HR plays a role in enhancing the growth of talents, and also assists the business to enhance productivity and accountability.
4. Benefits & Compensation Administration.
HR designs and implements competitive salary structures, bonuses, health insurance, retirement plans and other benefits. This is aimed at retaining and attracting talent without being unfair or compromising industry standards. Properly designed compensation package reaffirms satisfaction and loyalty among employees.
5. Employee Relations/ Engagement.
Good employee relations are the key to a positive culture at the workplace. HR deals with issues, solves grievances, promotes communication among staff and management, and implements programs to increase morale and interest. Employee relations ensure that turnover is minimized and there is also cooperation.
6. Adherence to the Law and Policy.
HR makes sure that organization is in compliance with the labour laws, industry laws and company policies. This involves keeping records, conducting audits, compliance of compensation and training employees and managers on the standards of the law. Remaining compliant ensures that the company is not fined, subjected to legal controversies, and damaged reputation.
7. HR Administration and Records-Keeping.
Every HR function is supported by business-fundamental administration such as handling employee information, timecard, and salary records as well as maintaining HR databases and staff records. These administrative functions make HR activities efficient, factual, and data-driven and facilitate the rest of the HR activities.
Why These Functions Matter
In CheckIn HR, we consider HR as far more than a supporting role, it is a strategy. The combination of these seven functions is to:
- Develop a good and motivated workforce.
- Increase long-term business objectives.
- Increase employee experience and productivity.
- Make sure that it is legal and ethical.
- Create a favorable organizational culture.
These HR functions are crucial in changing the way your organization performs whether you are expanding or enhancing retention and engagement.
