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Human Resource Management · Module 1 of 10

What HR does

The work of managing people in an organisation.

📖 Key ideas

  1. Human resource management (HRM) covers hiring, training, pay, performance, employee relations and compliance.
  2. HR supports managers; managers still lead their own teams day to day.
  3. Strategic HR plans the people an organisation will need for its goals.
  4. HR protects both employees and the company by applying fair, consistent policies.
  5. Roles include HR executive, recruiter, HR generalist, payroll specialist and HR business partner.
💡 Real-life example: Like the coach and support staff of a cricket team: they select players, train them, look after their welfare and keep the team within the rules, while the captain leads on the field.
HRMManaging people in an organisation
HR generalistHandles many HR areas
HR policyWritten rule for people matters
Strategic HRPlanning people to meet business goals