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What is Human Resources Management? HR helps manage and develop the people in an organization. Sometimes called "Personnel" or "Talent Management," Some of the key or core functions the HR Department manages: Attraction
Selection Training Assessment Rewarding ► The _________ Process: Everything from decisions about what qualifications are required to work for the __________ to the array of forms, interviews, tests, reference checks and other tools used in the hiring process. ► Classification: Jobs titles, descriptions, (remuneration) ranges, qualifications, job performance standards and expectations and so forth. HR helps decide which classifications are needed, develops the description of the classification and ensures that individual positions are assigned to the correct classification. ► Remuneration/Compensation: How much should the __________ __________ to remain competitive within the workforce? HR uses a blend of market surveys and job analysis techniques to develop the (remuneration) schedules and systems. ► Benefits: HR develops and manages the __________ fringe benefit programs -- health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, holiday leave and more. ► Workers Relations: The __________ HR Director can assist/direct employees who feel they have a grievance. ► Legal Compliance: HR staff are expected to be experts in a wide range of employment and labor laws: wage and hour laws, collective bargaining, equal opportunity, affirmative action, discrimination, sexual harassment, disabilities, medical claims, workers compensation benefits and many, many more. They work with the _________ Manager, Department Directors, _______ Attorney's and ______ to ensure the County's decisions and actions are within established legal boundaries and represent the ________ in administrative ________ and appeals. ► Performance Management: HR develops policies and systems such as performance appraisals centered around the objective of skillfully evaluating and managing employee performance. |