Seeking Guidance on HR SOPs: Can Anyone Share Their Organization's Approach?

Dear Seniors, I am an intern working on SOPs for HR. I would like to know more about SOPs. If possible, I would like to review the SOP of an organization.

Thank you.

Regards,
Vidhi

Hi Vidhi, ISO 9000:2005 defines a procedure as "A specified way of carrying out an activity or a process." Any SOP, according to me, should follow the following structure:

1. Purpose of the SOP
2. Scope of the SOP
3. Responsibilities and authorities associated with the implementation of the SOP
4. The content of the SOP

The content should list the activities to be carried out in a sequential manner. While writing an SOP, one should be concise and to the point.

I am attaching ISO 10013, a guideline for preparing system documentation. I hope this information will be helpful to you to some extent.

Best wishes,
Vishwas H Watwe

Thank you for the reply. I have reviewed the attachment you sent. However, I am looking for something very specific, that is, a company's SOP of the HR Department. Could you assist me with that?

Thank you.

Regards,
Vidhi

Unfortunately, I am against being a copycat. You should apply your mind and create your own procedures.

Best wishes,

Vishwas H. Watwe

What I would like you to do is to apply your mind and try to write the SOPs yourself. You know the functions of HRD, don't you? I would certainly help you in your efforts of writing the SOPs yourself.

Best Wishes,
Vishwas H Watwe

I am a summer intern, so I don't know much, but I am in the learning process. I shall definitely get back to you in case I need help regarding the same.

Thank you.

Regards,
Vidhi

Understanding Standard Operating Procedures in HR

Human Resources, as a department, is for the people. You can go through the "Standing Orders Act" and also the Companies Act if you really want to know about the standard operating procedures of the department. Also, please make it a point to guide yourself through your company's handout/employee handbook/rules and regulations booklet, which are decided and amended from time to time by the top management. Additionally, go through the Job Description manual of your company. Referring to all this will definitely give you an inside glimpse of the SOPs of the HRD.

Thanks and Regards,

Ravibhushan Pandav
Human Resources Officer
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Thank you very much for replying. I have started work on the SOPs and will keep these guidelines in mind. I shall get back to you in case I need help with the same.

Thank you.

Regards,
Vidhi