Suddenly Transferred to HR: What Are the Key Responsibilities I Should Know?

I have completed my MBA in Marketing and have worked for 5.5 years in sales. However, last year, I was transferred to HR without receiving any training or orientation about the HR department from the organization. I would like to understand the major job responsibilities of the HR department.

Kindly assist me.

Regards,
Tarannum

Reg "Major Responsibilities of the HR Department":

Tell me, did you not cover HR as a function in your basic MBA? You could refresh from your old books to get the theoretical direction. Additionally, after working for 5.5 years, the practical experience can also come in handy.

Suppose you were running the sales department—what would you expect from an HR department to do for you? Recruitment, selection (with a defined methodology), compensation, employee benefits (motivation for them to continue to meet sales targets), and training people in sales (product, sales skills, training about the market they are operating in, etc.).

I am deliberately leaving this thought with you so that you could ponder deeper on it and keep thinking yourself.

If that doesn't help, you may search for "major responsibilities of HR" at CiteHR. Some links for your ready reference:

https://www.citehr.com/70510-hr-qualities-duties.html

https://www.citehr.com/18194-roles-r...eneralist.html

https://www.citehr.com/31313-duties-...r-manager.html

https://www.citehr.com/22098-set-20-...r-manager.html

The list could go on...

All the best

Regards,
Raj

Welcome to the HR family, Tarunam, and I wish you the best of luck. HR plays various roles in an organization, such as coach, mentor, recruiter, administrator, change agent, strategic partner, and many more. The list is long, and the roles are very challenging and interesting. With your business experience, you will definitely add value to the HR department and the organization.

The Importance of Unlearning

Unlearning is the highest degree of learning, and it helps in the long run. Learning the basics of HR management will be very helpful. By joining CiteHR, you have taken the first step in the right direction. This site is full of the required information and the right people to guide and help.

The ABCD of HR

The ABCD of HR is GPAK (Getting, Preparing, Activating, and Keeping) the right people. Enjoy the ride.

Regards.

Firstly, let me congratulate you on your new assignment. As an HR person, one shall be responsible for:

- Bringing in the right talent (Recruitment & Selection)
- Employee Engagement (Driving Engagement Activities to ensure a healthy environment and thus increase productivity)
- Employee Communication
- Organization Development - Writing, reviewing, and implementing HR Policies and Procedures, Training & Development
- Performance Management
- Compensation Management, and so on.

I hope this will give you some insight. All the best.

Regards