Human Resource Management – Module 1 (Short
Notes)
1. Human Resource Management (HRM)
HRM is the process of acquiring, developing, motivating, and maintaining human resources to
achieve organizational goals efficiently.
2. Role of HR
• Strategic Partner
• Administrative Expert
• Employee Champion
• Change Agent
3. Functions of HRM
Managerial Functions: Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling
Operative Functions: Recruitment, Training & Development, Compensation, Integration,
Maintenance, Separation
4. Concept and Significance of HRM
• Treats employees as valuable assets
• Improves productivity and efficiency
• Helps achieve organizational goals
• Maintains industrial harmony
5. Changing Role of HR Managers
Traditional Role: Payroll, recruitment, record keeping
Modern Role: Talent management, employee engagement, HR analytics, leadership development,
strategic planning
6. HR Functions in Global Environment
• Managing cultural diversity
• Global recruitment and selection
• International compensation
• Compliance with international labor laws
7. Role of an HR Manager
• Policy formulation
• Recruitment and selection
• Training and development
• Performance appraisal
• Employee welfare and motivation
• Legal compliance
8. Human Resource Planning (HRP)
HRP is the process of forecasting future HR requirements and planning to meet them effectively.
9. Objectives of HR Planning
• Right number of employees
• Right skills at right time
• Avoid surplus or shortage of manpower
• Reduce recruitment cost
10. HR Planning Process
1. Analyze organizational objectives
2. Demand forecasting
3. Supply forecasting
4. Gap analysis
5. Action plans (recruitment, training, downsizing)
6. Monitoring and control
11. Planning at Different Levels
Strategic: Long-term, top management
Tactical: Departmental, middle management
Operational: Short-term, supervisors
12. Recruitment
Recruitment is the process of attracting potential candidates to apply for job vacancies.
Sources: Internal (promotion, transfer), External (campus, job portals, advertisements)
13. Job Analysis
Job analysis is the systematic study of a job to determine duties and skill requirements.
Components of Job Analysis
Job Description: Duties, responsibilities, working conditions
Job Specification: Skills, qualifications, experience
Importance of Job Analysis
• Recruitment and selection
• Training and development
• Performance appraisal
• Wage determination