What Exactly Does the HR Department Do? Let's Break Down Their Key Functions

What are the functions under the HR Department?

The functions under the HR Department typically include recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR compliance, and strategic HR planning. Recruitment and selection involve attracting and hiring qualified candidates for job openings. Training and development focus on enhancing employee skills and knowledge. Performance management includes setting expectations, providing feedback, and evaluating employee performance. Employee relations deal with resolving conflicts and maintaining a positive work environment. Compensation and benefits encompass salary, bonuses, and perks. HR compliance ensures adherence to labor laws and regulations. Strategic HR planning involves aligning HR practices with organizational goals and objectives.

Hello Everybody,

If this is not specifically related to a medical transcription company, could anyone help me understand the roles and responsibilities of the HR department in a small company with around 150 employees?

Hi,
the main responsibilties of HR are sourcing,recruiting,Hiring, Staffing, Talent Acquisition etc.
Lets start with Recruitment Team. This team is also known as Sourcing or Hiring or Staffing or Talent Acquisition team in various organizations. They are “Sales People” within HR Department. Their main role is to get “Best of the Talent” available in the market. Hence, they need to know what exactly they are looking for. Their role starts with “Talent Requisition” raised by the respective department…and ends only with Induction of the New Hire. In between, he needs to prepare the Job Description, Identify the Competencies required, Identify the source for hiring, Interview the candidate, Coordinate the interview with the respective department and complete the documentation.
Regards
Purnima Iyer

The main responsibility of the HR Department is the 3 R's:
1. Recruitment
2. Retention
3. Retirement.

These 3 factors make a complete cycle of an individual in an organization. Purnima has already listed out the detailed functions of HR.

Regards,
Utkarsha.

Hello Purnima
If you are quoting from someother source, then it is better to indicate that. For example see http://www.thecaringeconomy.com/role...-21st-century/ where the paragraph in your post seems to come from.
Have a nice day
Simhan
A retired academic in UK

Hi,

In small organizations with 100-150 employees, HR roles typically include:

- Recruitment and staffing
- Payroll
- Induction
- Employee orientation and development
- Training
- HR policies and documentation
- Performance appraisals
- Maintaining employee records
- Vendor management

I hope this helps clarify the various responsibilities typically handled by HR professionals in smaller organizations. Let me know if you need further information.