2. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
• the division of a company that is responsible for effectively managing
a company's human resources, which are its employees.
• focused on the recruitment and retention of employees within a
company.
• finds, hires (and fires), and trains employees. It oversees employee
relations and manages benefit programs.
• handle employee compensation, benefits, and terminations.
• HR departments keep up to date with laws that can affect the
company and its employees.
3. • An HR department that adopts HRM strategies typically plays a more
active role in improving an organization’s workforce.
• It may recommend processes, approaches, and business solutions to
management.
4. Example
• Google is one example of an organization that has adopted a more
active approach to employee relations through its HR department.
The company offers many employee perks, including on-site wellness
centers, on-site meals and snacks, fitness centers, massage programs,
and ergonomic support. For Google, happy employees are equivalent
to productive employees
6. Recruiting :
• Locating and recruiting promising candidates is one objective of a
human resource department, which uses the company's business
goals to guide the recruiting process. They usually evaluate the job
which they are hiring for to identify key responsibilities and desired
qualifications before writing job descriptions and placing job postings.
They funnel qualified candidates to the company and shepherd the
candidates along the hiring process, fielding resumes and conducting
interviews.
7. Hiring :
• The human resource department extends offers to qualified
candidates and negotiates pay and benefits. Making the right hire is a
crucial responsibility of the human resource department because of
how important a company's employees are to its success. Good hires
improve business outcomes and efficiency, so careful vetting of each
job candidate, including background checks, is essential.
• When the candidate accepts, the human resource department is in
charge of the new employee onboarding process.
8. Administration :
• Once hired, an employee can expect to deal with the human resource
department on all manner of administrative tasks, from filling out
required paperwork (such as a Form I-9) to navigating employee work
schedules.
9. Compensation :
• The human resource department also is usually in charge of
overseeing compensation, including salary or wages and benefits such
as paid vacation or health insurance. Ensuring adequate and timely
compensation is important for keeping employees satisfied.
• The human resource department is there to answer questions an
employee may have about their health benefits, vacation time, tax
withholdings, or other concerns.
10. Training :
• In order to maximize a staff's productivity, training is usually in order,
which is organized by the human resource department. The
department may perform the training in-house or it may be hired out
to professionals. The department will also work to make sure that
employee certifications or licenses are up-to-date and may even
arrange for higher education or course reimbursement.
11. Development :
• The human resource department also is in charge of employee
development, which may involve training but which may also focus on
succession planning and career development. Preparing certain
employees for promotions and advanced roles is part of the
responsibility of a human resource department.
12. Firing :
• Finally, on the occasions when an employee just doesn't work out, the
human resource department is responsible for managing firings. As
part of this, they may conduct exit interviews and arrange for the
employee's last pay check to be delivered.
14. Mission:
• To develop and manage value-added human resources policies,
procedures, and programs; provide expert consultation, services, and
solutions in an efficient and customer-focused manner; and advocate
for employees to have the tools and resources necessary to meet
residents' needs.
15. Vision:
• The Human Resources Department is a collaborative team of
professionals dedicated to:
• Continually improving our individual and organizational effectiveness;
• Anticipating and meeting the changing needs of the workforce;
• Championing career and professional growth;
• Enhancing services through innovation and creativity; and
• Demonstrating and maintaining a healthy work environment, both
physically and mentally.
16. Values:
• Dedication: dedicated to the fair selection and development of our diverse
workforce.
• Integrity: honour to commitments and conduct business in a manner that
promotes fairness, respect, honesty, and trust.
• Teamwork: encourage the diversity of thoughts, experiences, and backgrounds
and celebrate participation and partnership in all endeavours.
• Change and Innovation: open to possibilities and foster creativity and risk-taking
to support the continuous improvement of Department and the County as a
whole.
• Advocacy: honour and advocate for employee and retiree needs and interests
whenever possible.
• Quality Results: believe everyone deserves excellent customer service and
results can trust.