About the Role
Human resources is a department responsible for handling any people-related concerns and needs that arise within an organization. Some organizations refer to this team as the people or people operations team. They often manage recruiting, hiring and firing, onboarding new hires, administering compensation, analyzing performance, and managing the orientation process. When problems arise between employees, human resources may assist in the resolution process. HR team members also maintain detailed employee records for legal purposes.An efficient HR department supports a business's organizational structure and advocates for its employees. Some HR team members focus on specialized areas of the industry, such as payroll, benefits or training, while others handle more generalized tasks for the business overall.