New HR in a Startup: What Essential Functions Should I Focus On?

Hello Everyone, I am a fresher and have joined a startup (IT firm). I am the only HR person here and am responsible for all the activities.

Please help me to identify the functions I should carry out.

Thank You.

Regards, Swati Sood

Core HR Functions to Undertake

The following core HR functions you are supposed to perform are as follows:

1. Recruitment of staff (people) - You can start by preparing an advertisement and conducting the entire recruitment process.
2. Establish personnel files for each recruited staff member.
3. Prepare human resources planning.
4. Prepare an HR strategy.
5. Prepare HR policies and systems - These will help you manage staff properly.
6. Prepare the company/organization structure.

You can start with the above activities. If you want more tasks, you can contact me.

With best regards,
Elisante Yona.