5 Tips for Running a Successful Human Resources Department

In order to run an effectual, well functional and a productive human resources (HR) department in an organization, it is crucial that you devise a strategy that works towards achieving key HR needs. Some key needs of a good human resources department include employee recruitment and retention, development, engagement, and motivation. Using a strategic management process is crucial to achieving these goals. Strategic planning is an effective method of determining the course of an organisation or department for the foreseeable future, and is useful for setting methods of success. It is a useful process whether your human resources department consists of one or two people, twenty, or even a hundred.

Steps for running a Successful Human Resources Department

Your Mission Statement

The strategic planning process should begin with a mission statement that is clear, concise and articulates the company’s reason for being in existence. The first step that you should take is to review your company’s mission statement, and write a mission statement specifically for your HR department, detailing how it will support the overall mission of the organisation. For example, if your mission statement details how the company aims to provide the best possible services to its customers, the HR mission statement could address how the department will best support employees in achieving this.

Strategic Objectives

It is important to develop a series of strategic objectives, which are goals that the company must meet in order to uphold their mission. These objectives are commonly articulated by strategic managers as the SMART goals method, which consists of goals that are Strategic, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and have a specific Timeline in relation to the mission statement.

Analysis

You should identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of your HR department by performing a SWOT analysis or similar. This will enable you to understand the current situation of both your organisation and the HR department in relation to the desired situation. It is crucial that the HR department analyses elements such as organisational structure, employee development and key staff requirements.

Formulate a Strategy

You should begin to develop and formulate a strategy for meeting your objectives and closing the gap in between where your HR department is now and where you would like it to be. Typically, this will consist of developing policies and procedures which are specifically concepted to take advantage of the strengths and opportunities of the department whist combating its weaknesses and threats, such as the use of online HR software.

Implement the Strategy

Once you have developed a strategy for success, you should implement it within the HR department as soon as possible. Begin by distributing your new policies and procedures amongst HR managers and supervisors, and provide any necessary training in order to ensure a full understanding. As the strategy is executed, you should continuously measure and evaluate the success of the various policies and procedures in order to make adjustments and changes when needed.

Having a successful HR department relies on strategies for success. Ensure that each and every one of your HR staff are aware of the strategies and work together towards achieving both your company’s mission and the department’s mission.

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