After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Outcome 1: Describe the workplace functions associated with human resources management. Outcome 2: Classify and identify knowledge of local, state and federal laws that govern the execution of various human resource functions. Outcome 3: Compare and assess total compensation and employee benefits. Outcome 4: Design plans for employee development and performance management.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Human Resource Management (IFEEL.edu.in)

One cannot ignore the fact that manpower is the most important asset of the company. With the advancement in technology and automation, the need for physical labor has reduced. However, human capital cannot be completely replaced. And for human capital to function smoothly, human resource management is essential in every organization, irrespective of its nature and size.

A human resource manager has to be well-versed in various disciplines. It is needless to say that exceptional communication and decision making skills are essential. Let’s understand the way in which HRM contributes to the business.

Recruitment and Staffing

This is one of the major functions of human resource management. Human resource personnel shoulder the responsibility of getting the right kind of talent as per the requirement of the company. Recruitment is broadly divided into two parts: Attract the talent and later hire the right candidates. Initially, the human resource personnel have to understand the business model, gauge the requirement of the organization and have a recruitment strategy in place.

Once this is done, they need to reach out to the candidates, filter the numerous applications and hire the most suitable candidate for the role. It is a very long and tedious process.

Training and Development

Once the employees are hired, they need to be trained. Human resource management is responsible for assessing the training needs of the employees. Not only the new joiners, but also the tenured employees need to be trained on the new technologies or other required skills after promotion. Many HR departments also provide leadership training and professional development. HR also arranges for the exams for the employees if required.

Payroll Management

Human resource specialists usually look after the compensation and benefits. They conduct research and analysis of the salary trends and pay practices in the market and formulate the strategies and compensation plans. Provident fund, gratuity, medical insurance, tax deductions, reimbursements, bonus, incentives, etc. is also covered in payroll management. They also need to be updated on the government rules and policies.

Appraisals and Performance Management

HRM conducts timely appraisals for the employees as per the policies of the organization. This includes evaluating the performance of the employees, giving them feedback and suggestions, generating appraisal reports and passing it on to the higher management. Also, they keep the employees motivated to put their best foot forward and help them align their individual goals with the goals of the organization.

Conflict Resolution

Within an organization, there are different types of people with different educational background, temperament and values. It is possible that a conflict may arise. The HR has to map a solution to the problems, either between the employees or the employees and the management. In this process, the HR also ensures that there is no discrimination and none of the parties are disappointed and the functioning of the organization is not affected.

Employee Relation

Employee relation management is majorly the responsibility of the HR Specialists. They screen the candidatures, interviews the people, etc. They are also in contact with the colleges and the placement cell. The biggest aim of employee relation management is to ensure that there is a healthy relation between the employee and the employer and the employees are satisfied with the organization.