Focus of the HR Plan:
You are an HR program of one. Based on information, create an Human Resources plan of the steps needed to create a one-person HR department. The design of the HR department must correspond to the various dimensions of the organization. For example, if there are multiple customers, products, or locations, then HR needs to support them all.
In your plan,
Provide a clear and concise summary of the business (name, industry, number of people, etc.).
Give the following details on the various components and/or processes of HR that should be developed:
Recruitment and selection
Training and development
Compensation
Legal issues with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Performance Appraisals
Other
Provide support from scholarly sources in regards to the decisions made in the creation of the HR department.
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Training and Development:
- Develop and implement a training and development program that meets the needs of the company and its employees.
- Identify and assess training needs.
- Develop and deliver training programs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
Compensation:
- Develop and implement a compensation and benefits plan that is competitive and fair.
- Conduct market research to determine competitive compensation rates.
- Develop and implement a salary structure.
- Administer payroll and benefits.
Legal Issues with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):
- Develop and implement policies and procedures that comply with all applicable employment laws, including the EEOC.
- Conduct training on EEOC compliance for all employees.
- Investigate and resolve any complaints of discrimination or harassment.
Performance Appraisals:
- Develop and implement a performance appraisal system that is fair and accurate.
- Conduct regular performance appraisals with employees.
- Provide feedback to employees on their performance.
Other:
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Administer employee benefits.
- Maintain employee records.
- Provide HR support to managers and employees.
Scholarly Sources:
- "Human Resource Management for Small Businesses" by Bruce R. Branson and Susan M. Branson
- "One-Person HR: A Practical Guide to Managing People in Small Businesses" by Susan Heathfield
- "The HR Department of One: A Complete Guide for Managers and Business Owners" by Rick Gates
These sources provide guidance on how to develop and implement each of the components of the HR plan outlined above. They also provide information on how to comply with all applicable employment laws, including the EEOC.
Supporting All Customers, Products, and Locations
If the company has multiple customers, products, or locations, the HR department should be designed to support them all. This can be done by developing and implementing HR policies and procedures that are applicable to all employees, regardless of their customer, product, or location. The HR department can also provide support to employees in different locations by using technology, such as video conferencing and web-based training.
For example, the HR department could develop a web-based training program on EEOC compliance that is available to all employees, regardless of their location. The HR department could also use video conferencing to conduct performance appraisals with employees in different locations.
By designing the HR department to support all customers, products, and locations, the company can ensure that all employees have access to the HR resources they need to be successful.