Attendance and Leave Management: Should It Be Handled by HR or Administration? Seeking Expert Opinions

Hi,

During one of my interviews for an HR position, the interviewer mentioned that attendance and leave come under HR, whereas my opinion is that they fall under administration. However, I couldn't argue with her given my situation. I would like to know the expert view on the same.

Thanks

I believe Attendance and Leave can either come under HR or Administration depending on how the organization has structured its employees. For a large organization which has a separate HR Department, Attendance and Leave will come under the HR Department. For a small organization that does not have an HR Department but has an Administration Department/section, Attendance and Leave will come under Administration as HR matters usually fall under Administration in the days when HR was not a common thing yet.

I hope I have answered your query.

Rorona