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The Role of the HR Function in an Organisation

Level 1 of the HR Staff Development Programme. A broad overview of the roles and functions of HR within a modern business.

A 5-day course

The programme is designed for staff who are new to the HR function as well as HR practitioners who currently perform an operational role and want to gain a broader understanding of their role and contribution.

The programme will provide foundation knowledge of The Role and Purpose of HR in Today's Modern Organisation and begin the development of competencies in the areas of getting the right people in the right place, developing staff and enhancing performance, performance management, teamwork and co-ordination within HR.

Topics covered will include: The Role and Purpose of HR in Today"s Modern Organisation The changing roles from Welfare, to Personnel, to HR HR"s contribution to business effectiveness

Getting the right people in the right place Recruitment and selection Job specifications and person specifications Where to find the right people How to select them Interview skills in selection, promotion, transfer, etc. The links between Job Profiles and Key Result Areas

Developing staff and enhancing performance Identifying training and development needs The role of HR and line managers in training and development Induction Introduction to competency-based approaches Identifying and assessing external providers

Performance Management Monitoring and evaluating performance Appraisal systems: advantages and disadvantages Role of appraisal in motivation, communication, etc. Essential role of HR in the management of performance

Teamwork and co-ordination within HR Facilitating communications between HR and the line How to negotiate for the information you need to support the business Identifying and understanding what the department is trying to achieve. This course is available for in-house delivery if required.

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