Human Resources Management

Roles of the Human Resources Department Human resources planning and analysis Equal employment opportunity practices Staffing Compensation and benefits program Health and safety program Labor relations

Human Resource Planning Ensures long term health of organization ’ s human assets –Have qualified employees to do our jobs and to fill our open positions Internal trends External trends

Equal Employment Opportunity Practices Take the lead in ensuring EEO laws are applied Age Discrimination in Employment Act Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Civil Rights Act of 1964

Staffing Help managers: –Define staffing needs –Develop job descriptions –Recruit, screen, and select staff Provide organizational orientation for new employees

Compensation and Benefits Definitions of employment and compensation status Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 Equal Pay Act of 1963 Develop fringe benefit system –Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Job evaluation and classification Wage and salary systems

Health and Safety Program Involved in activities to protect heath, safety, and security of workforce Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 –National reporting system for on-the-job accidents and injuries

Labor Relations Leadership and support of managers and employees in day-to-day interactions Establish and communicate policies, practices, and rules regarding the organization ’ s expectations of its employees Labor relations

Tools for Human Resource Planning Position descriptions should include the following: –Facility name –Department –Position title –Supervisor or reports to –Job status and job grade/level –Hours/days of the week –Job summary –Job duties **begin each with an action verb –Job specifications/qualifications –Physical requirements –Working conditions –Date written/revised

Tools for Human Resource Planning Performance standards –Set expectations –Provide useful feedback Policies and procedures –Ensure consistent quality performance