5 Key HR Management Functions

Author: Eugenia Sandu

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Date of Publication: 13/02/2023

Human resources management represents a set of activities, carried out at the organizational level. In fact, these activities focus on the appropriate treatment of employees in order to achieve both general organizational and individual goals. Therefore, the management principles of human resources, as well as the strategy of a human resources manager have a specific aim. Of course we are talking about the efficient use of human resources, respecting the labor law and ethical principles. More specifically, human resource management converts strategic planning into a determination of short and long term supporting strategies.

An Efficient Management Functions

Let's make sure we have the right people in the right place, at the right time, led, supported and rewarded appropriately for achieving organizational goals. In this sense, there are two objectives of the human resources department. Firstly, it provides a favorable framework, collaboration and interaction between members. This way, they perform objectives of the economic structure. The second is the pursuit of the professional development of each employee, so that their efficiency is maximum. As a result, this not only creates professional satisfaction for themselves, but also for the company they belong to. For example, an efficient management scheme of the department can include a head of service (human resources manager), with the role of hierarchical coordinator.

Parts of the managment's scheme:

●the personal office, which will have records of employees and will manage their problems (leaves, shift planning, management of days off, overtime, bonuses, etc.);

● the team, which deals with personnel strategy (recruitment, job interviews, etc.);

● the professional development and training center, which has the mission of carrying out training and specialization/qualification programs for employees;

● the office of protection and safety at work;

● medical service and occupational medicine.

5 HR Management Functions

A good manager manages to achieve efficient coordination of their team, which they direct towards performance and have the ability to properly manage failures. Hence, the organization serves to achieve the five major HR management functions of the human resources department, as follows:

1. Human resource planning involves the balance between the workforce requirement and the company's objectives. In addition, it makes an objective forecast about the future. Planning also includes:

   • The drafting of the internal regulations,

   • The establishment of the work schedule according to the company's needs, and

   • Compliance with the legal work schedule, overtime, and others.

2. Recruitment strategy, a key HR management function, depends on the company's needs and consists of defining the exact requirements for a position. Moreover, it includes the execution of recruitment campaigns and selection of personnel that correspond to the company’s needs.

3. Professional development is another essential HR management function that includes training new employees, ensuring adaptation, and integrating them into the organization's culture.

4. Retention, loyalty, and motivation of employees are crucial HR functions that involve evaluating individual performances and implementing improvement programs. These functions often intertwine with recruitment strategies. Establishing performance criteria is the responsibility of the human resources manager or specialists.

5. Personnel administration is a bureaucratic function that involves keeping and updating employee work files. This includes recording, maintaining, and transmitting legally required employee information, such as employment contracts, medical certificates, and job role changes.

By incorporating these HR management functions, organizations can create an effective and sustainable work environment

Conclusion

The HR activity involves working in the office, so a series of office accessories are necessary in a quite varied range of products. Surrely the friendly environment is essential. This way, the work of the human resources specialist becomes more efficient.

Reference List:

Natalia Manea ,, Human resources management “ Chisinau 2020

Six Sigma Projects in the Human Resources Department