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The overall purpose of a Human Resources department is to ensure that an organisation is meeting objectives through the people it has hired.

Human Resources, as a system, is there to enable organisations to both obtain and then retain skilled, committed and motivated employees. In a sense, these departments reach their purpose by providing assistance to an employee throughout their time with an organisation. This journey can be summarised:

• To begin with, HR Departments are responsible for developing and implementing a recruitment process that attracts new talent to the organisation. They source, interview and hire individuals that are judged to be a fit

• Following on from the initial employment of an individual, a HR Department will assist the new employee to ensure they are well orientated with their new workplace. Taking cues from senior management, the department educates these employees on what is expected within a company in terms of guidelines and practices

• The department then acts as a custodian throughout the term of employment. For the most part, employees will have little to no direct interaction with Human Resources; regardless, they will be protected by, and work within the policies and procedure set. Of course, HR practicioners are always on hand to deal with grievances. They also take a hand in appraisal and disciplinary systems

• Finally, when employees part company with an organisation, senior management may wish to consult with a Human Resources department with regards to the termination of a contract

What are the aims of a HR department?

In summary, a HR department aims to:

• Enable an organisation to obtain and retain employees

• Enhance and develop the skill-sets of the employees, furthering their employability and potential for growth

• Develop top-level management practices

• Cultivate a harmonious atmosphere that breeds productivity

• Help the organisation to reflect the needs and objectives of the stakeholders

• Ensure that employees are valued, and that they are rewarded for accomplishments

• Ensure that employees are managed, and that they are disciplined for under-performance

• Consider the diversity of the workforce, and empathise with differing individual / group needs

• Ensure that equal opportunities are presented to all members of the workforce

• Work to improve employee well-being, particularly in the area of mental health

What HR roles are there?

Entry level positions include HR Assistants and Administrative work, but as mentioned above, this is an industry with immense opportunity for rapid growth. The HR industry has a defined career path that candidates with varying roles, and plenty of opportunity for specialism along the way.

• HR Assistant

• HR Administrator

• HR Advisor

• HR Business Partner

• HR Officer

• L & D Officer

• HR Analyst

• HR Manager

• Head of HR

• HR Director

• Recruitment Consultant

• Internal Recruiter