Human Resource Management Overview Hrm 300

Human Resource Management Overview

Mindy Gomes

HRM/300

17 May, 2015

Don Herrmann

Human Resource Management Overview

Human resource management (HRM) is essential for an organization to thrive.  The organization relies on the skills and performance of its employees.  HRM supports organizations in attaining their goals by hiring and maintaining effective employees.  The human resource manager is usually in charge of the staffing, training, and retention of employees.  HRM has a goal of improving the success of the employees.  HRM is an important part of the organization’s strategic plan.  Without proper HRM, the organization will not be able to reach its goals.

What is Human Resource Management?

“HRM is a subset of the study of management that focuses on how to attract, hire, train, motivate, and maintain employees” (DeCenzo & Robbins, 2013, p. 4).  Human resource management can vary slightly from organization to organization.  Depending on the organization’s size, the aspects of HRM may be handled by a specific department, or they may be handled by one individual.  Some aspects may be handled by other managers while others are the HRM’s responsibility.  The main focus of HRM is to ensure the right people are working in the right positions in order to reach the organization’s goals.

The Primary Function of Human Resource Management

Human resource management (HRM) identifies the main goals of the organization and then discusses which skills are needed to meet these goals along with which areas are in need of improvement.  “HRM is the part of the organization concerned with the ‘people’ dimension” (DeCenzo & Robbins, 2013, p. 32).  An organization’s strength is derived from the quality of its employees.  Recruiting the right employees is essential to the success of the organization.  HRM’s are responsible for the recruiting and retention of skilled employees.  “HR needs to decide what the relevant job standards are and how to evaluate performance” (DeCenzo & Robbins, 2013, p. 32).  Ensuring a safe work environment for employees is another important function of HRM.  Working in a safe environment helps boost employee morale, which increases productivity and efficiency.  This increase will be reflected positively in the profit margins.

Role of Human Resource Management in an Organization’s Strategic Plan

The role of human resource management in strategic planning is important.  “The role of HR in this process is to determine the best way to align the people in the organization so they are best able to assist the organization achieve those goals” (DeCenzo & Robbins, 2013, p. 31).  In order for HRM to be part of strategic planning, they need to know the strategic planning process and take a position on strategic issues.  The information is analyzed by the HRM’s at every stage in the strategic planning process to help in making informed decisions.  HRM’s need to look for any issues that may affect human resources within the organization.  These decisions are based on long-term goals, so the input of HRM’s should be aligned with the decision-making process of the organization.