APresentation

On

Career Prospects In HR

By: Pawan Kumar

16/11/2008

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Contents:What is a Human Resource?History/Origin of the term HRWhy HR?Qualities Required to Prepare for a Career in Human ResourcesExperience to Prepare for a Career in Human ResourcesThe Basic Career Options In HRHR DepartmentThree Distinct Functions Performed By HRRoles of HR

Basic Roles of HRInfluencing FactorsCritical functional areas for HR to be effectiveJobs/Designations of HRConclusionBibliography

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What is a Human Resource?

A human resource is a person or employee who staffs and operates a function within your organization.

Human Resource Management is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment, management, and the direction of the people in the organization

Human resources is a critical function in most organizations today.

Human resource professionals contribute to utilizing the skills and expertise of employees to an optimum level.

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A History /Origin of Term HR

The HR function has continuously evolved since its origins in the early 1900s. Its purpose and role, not surprisingly, have been shaped and refined by the demands and needs of the time. The first personnel departments delivered recruiting, recordkeeping, training, and welfare, and provided union relations.

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Why HR ?

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Qualities Required to Prepare for a Career in Human Resources

•Effective interpersonal skills so you can interact successfully.

•Knowledge of computers and information systems. •Effective spoken and written communication.

•Comfort with diverse people who have various educational levels, cultural heritages, religious practices, ages, work experience, and opinions.

•Understanding of statistics and finance.

•Able to set and accomplish goals and work as a member of a team.

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Experience to Prepare for a Career in Human Resources

If you are seeking an entry level HR position, try to obtain some experience while you are in college as an intern. Even part time work or an internship in other fields adds to your potential as a candidate. Leadership roles in clubs, volunteer experiences, club or college sports, and real world projects for a company add to your credibility as a candidate.

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Career Prospects In HR

The Basic Career Options In HR:

ManagersTrainersConsultantsCounselorsEntrepreneurPsychologistCivil ServicesTeaching

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HR Department.

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Three Distinct Functions Performed By HR:

1.A Line Function-line authority over his own department

2.A Coordinative Function-coordinator

3.A Staff Function-advisory role

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Roles Of HR:

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Organization Culture

Basic Roles of HR:

• Recruiting. • Hiring. • Training. • Organization Development. • Communication. • Performance Management. • Coaching. • Policy Recommendation. • Salary and Benefits. • Team Building. • Employee Relations. • Leadership.

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Influencing Factors:

· Communication · Continuous Improvement · Risk Taking · Recognition · Work-life Balance · Culture Consciousness · Recruitment · Training & Development

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Critical functional areas for HR to be effective:

1. Manpower Planning2. Recruitment3. Compensation & Salary Administration4. Benefits Development & Administration5. Training & Career Development6. Labour Relations & Discipline Management7. Performance Management8. Payroll & Timekeeping9. Organization Development

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Jobs/Designations of HR

•HR Manager / HR- Assist. Manager / HR Executive •Vice President / Sr Vice President Human Resources•HR Manager •Manager (Human Resources)•Head of Human Resources •Regional Manager-HR •Manager/ Dy. Manager (HR & Admn.) •Human Resources Support Executive •Payroll Assistant •HR Consultants•DGM - HR •HUMAN RESOURCE TELECALLERS (H.R. EXECUTIVE / H.R.TELECALLER)

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Sr. HR Executive-GeneralistExecutive / Manager - HR & Admin Director of Human Resources Human Resource Analyst Human Resource Consultant Human Resource Coordinator Human Resource Generalist Human Resource Manager Human Resource Recruiter Human Resource Representative Human Resources Training ManagerPayroll Manager Recruiting Specialist

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Conclusion:

The way businesses operate have changed tremendously over the past few years and consequently, the role of the HR department. In such a scenario, HR professionals are

required to quickly scale up and the department as a whole, needs to make the transition from that of a mere

administrative ‘doer' to that of a 'strategic business partner'.Finding the right people and then managing them effectively in an organisation has become a bigger

challenge. If an organisation does not give the required importance to

HR, it cannot succeed.

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