The Role of Human Resources
You are being hired as an HR leader for a small IT communication business that doesn’t currently have an HR function. The business owner wants you to hire people and keep them government compliant, but you know you can do more. This IT communication business wants to bring their communication products to two new international markets this year, wants to come up with innovation around portable devices, and hopes to increase their staff by 50% to support all the new activity.
Discussion Prompt
The small business owner doesn’t understand everything you, as HR professional, can do for him. Put together a list of all the functions you can perform to make the organization more successful if staffed with an HR department and how they will benefit the business. Then, review the suggestions of two of your peers, and make comment on their suggestions.
Sample Answer
here is a list of all the functions I can perform to make the organization more successful if staffed with an HR department and how they will benefit the business:
- Recruitment and onboarding: I will help the business owner to attract and hire the best talent for the company. I will also develop an onboarding program to help new employees get up to speed quickly and effectively.
- Performance management: I will work with managers to develop performance goals and to track employee progress. I will also provide feedback to employees and help them to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Compensation and benefits: I will develop a compensation and benefits package that is competitive and that attracts and retains top talent. I will also manage the company’s benefits program and ensure that employees are aware of their benefits options.
- Training and development: I will develop training programs to help employees learn new skills and to stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends. I will also work with managers to identify training needs and to develop training plans.