Need To Build A HR Department From Scratch

Dear Seniors
I've offered a job in a company where HR department does not currently exists. They want me to build a proper HR department there.
I need your help and advise, kindly guide me how should i start?
What are the areas i should focus in start?
What sort of activity or work should i start there?
How could I start building / developing a department from scrath?
Looking forward to have your valuable inputs.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
SAAN

dear Saan,
you need to study organization culture.... Identify Core value, vision, mission accordingly you need to make policies.
1. Time & Attendance policy -Discipline, Leave application form
2. Leave Policy
3. Basic Policy for smooth operation work.. i.e. Account department, Sales Department, Operation Department etc.
Also need to more focus relate to training & development - Induction for New Joinee,
Make JD for Senior Manager - (HR/Account/IT/Sales/Operation)
Basic Job Profile of each departments
Another New Initiate: Birthday Celebration/
Holiday List
salary slip including CTC
lot many... first & for most... identify what Top Management what's. Why they want to introduce HR. Identify Specific reason. Full filled that requirement with line of HR - Human Touch !!!
All the Best for your project.
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