Human Resource Roles

Human resources is a “resource for humans” in the workplace. The HR department manages employees within the organization; there are many responsibilities in this department. HR may also act like a “middleman” between the employees and management. Human Resources handle many issues pertaining to the employees who work for the company. A manager will oversee department functions and manages employees within the department. They must be a knowledgeable human resources point of contact in this department as well. This paper will explain the human resources management’s role in the health care industry. The roles that will cover are hiring and staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, and employee relations. This is the first point of contact a person has with the company will be through the HR department; they also may attend job fairs and recruit. They will perform interviews with applicants and screen resumes, check references, and perform background checks. Organizations face several strategic HR choices in recruiting, selecting, and socializing employees. Emphasizing a good fit between the applicant and the firm versus hiring the most knowledgeable is part of the hiring and staffing process (Gomez-Mejia, Balkin, & Cardy, 2010). They perform the orientation of the new hires while informing them of the policies and procedures. “Compensation is the payment that the employees receive in exchange for their labor” (Gomez-Mejia, Balkin, & Cardy, 2010). HR drafts letters for the new employees or employee contracts. They may also have some payroll duties, including keeping track of vacation time and holiday pay. Compensation also includes employee’s health insurance, retirement plans, and other compensation they may receive. “Human Resources monitors salary and wages within the company to ensure compensation remains competitive” (Gomez-Mejia, Balkin, & Cardy, 2010). Managers would be responsible to monitor employees taking Family and

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