Starting from Scratch: How Do I Set Up an HR Department and Handle Legal Documents?

Hello everyone, I have recently joined a company as an HR. I am supposed to handle all the HR tasks, and since there was no HR before me, I need to set up the whole department by myself. I am very much confused about where to start.

Step-by-step process for setting up an HR department

I do have some basic ideas, but I would like to know the step-by-step process. Also, are there any documents that need to be submitted to an officer? What is the legal process for that?

I would very much appreciate your help in this. All the suggestions and feedback are appreciated.

Thank you.

Which is your industry?

Implementing Statutory Compliance and Payroll Processes

Try to implement statutory compliance and payroll processes. Assess what policies your organization and industry need, establish discipline, and plan the policies accordingly.

Planning SOPs for HR Functions

Plan SOPs for recruitment, payroll, training needs, and employee development activities, etc.

Hello, I want to advise you to start with gathering employee documentation and payroll information regarding CTC structure, hourly wages, overtime wages, fixed wages, etc. Then, you should proceed with reviewing the organization's flow chart and working on an employee growth plan and performance management system. You can find some documents related to these tasks. Additionally, you need to focus on new employee onboarding and understand how the process flows.

Thank you.