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Here are some useful guidelines to set up hr department
STAGE 1
Review the current practices/policies [ if any] Audit all hr activities that are performed [ even the crude format] HERE ARE THE CORE HR KRAs [ key result areas] KRA 1 : Recruitment/Selection KRA 2 : Workforce Planning and Diversity KRA 3 : Performance Management KRA 4 : Reward Management KRA 5 : Workplace Management and Relations KRA 6 : A Safe and Healthy Workplace KRA 7 : Building Capabilities and Organisational Learning KRA 8 : Effective HR Management Systems, Support and Monitoring STAGE 2 Understand the organization Understand the organization structure Understand the organization systems Understand the organization politics/influential people Understand the organization/individual roles Understand the organization/positions Understand the individual job descriptions Understand the job/ job specifications etc STAGE 3 Discuss the values/beliefs with senior management/CEO and the need for HR department. Discuss the expectations from HR department -short/medium/long term. Discuss with CEO, the organization's corporate objectives/strategies and how HR can contribute to the corporate objectives. Discuss / seek consensus on organization structure / management process. Discuss the current organization culture with senior management. Discuss with CEO/senior management the core activities/competences and business drivers of the organization. TO GET A GOOD START AND HOLD YOUR CREDIBILITY, YOU NEED THESE INFORMATIONS TO START YOUR WORK ON HR DEPT. GET A COPY OF CORPORATE PLAN, WHICH OUTLINES THE COMPANY'S VISION MISSION CORPORATE OBJECTIVES CORPORATE STRATEGIES etc HR dept. is a support unit and hence must work closely with other depts. STAGE 4 Even though there is currently no HR department, there are a number of HR activities are being carried out now. YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE / HOW IT IS BEING CARRIED OUT / BY WHOM. TO COLLECT AND CONSOLIDATE THESE, YOU NEED TO A QUICK HR AUDIT OF THE PRESENT SITUATION. AFTER you gather all the informations and summarized, you should sit down with your boss [ CEO] and discuss and prioritize the items, as follows URGENT / IMPORTANT URGENT/ NOT IMPORTANT NOT URGENT/ IMPORTANT NOT URGENT / NOT IMPORTANT , BUT NEEDED DOWN THE LINE. STAGE 5 Please REVIEW the HR MANUAL , as listed below. Pick points out of it , as per your need, based on your discussion / audit results. You may want to start up with HR department OBJECTIVES. HR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES Draft on Recruitment / Selection Procedure /PROCESS Draft on organization / structure Draft on jobs' analyses/ job descriptions/ job specifications/competences Draft on payroll / compensation / administration Appointment /confirmation / Termination / resignation /PROCEDURES/PROCESS Induction program Orientation program Employee communications Training & development of the employees Performance Appraisals / management Once you have the preliminary draft ready, you can start with your EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK[LIST PROVIDED BELOW] STAGE 6 REVIEW THE HRM PROCESSES, MAKE A NOTE OF WHAT YOU THINK ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE COMPANY AND THE PRIORITY ONES. HRM PROCESSES HR AUDITING HR BUDGETING Strategic HRM Planning HR Strategies and Policies. HR and change management. Competency-based HR Knowledge management JOB DEVELOPMENT Job analysis Job Role Job Description. Job specifications Job enrichment Job rotation RECRUITMENT/SELECTION Recruitment Selection Induction Orientation ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR PROGRAMS Employee engagement Motivation Organization culture Organization development ORGANIZATION Org. designing Org. structuring Org. development Job / role structuring HUMAN RESOURCING HR planning Manpower planning Succession planning Talent management PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Performance appraisals Performance managing the processes. HR DEVELOPMENT Org. learning Training Education Development Training evaluation E-learning Management development Career planning /development. REWARD MANAGEMENT Job evaluation Managing reward process Administration of rewards Benefits EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Organization communications Employee communications. Staff amenities HEALTH AND SAFETY. OHS HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM. STAGE 7 REVIEW THE HRM SYSTEMS , MAKE A NOTE OF WHAT YOU THINK ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE COMPANY AND THE PRIORITY ONES. HR SYSTEMS HR strategic planning system Human resource planning system Manpower planning system Job profiling system Recruitment &selection system Performance appraisal system Performance management system People development systems Career planning and development system Succession planning system Job enrichment system Compensation planning and packaging system THIS is just a common list. AFTER STAGE 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 MAKE A REPORT What is the current situation What kind of HR DEPARTMENT is required. What you think are your priorities What is your action plan What is time schedule. MAKE A TEMPORARY HR DEPARTMENT ONE HR MANAGER [YOURSELF] ONE TRAINING MANAGER ONE SALARY ADMINISTRATION MANAGER ONE RECRUITMENT /SELECTION MANAGER DISCUSS THIS WITH THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT, SEEK THEIR APPROVAL/ BLESSINGS /SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT YOUR PLAN. To win confidence/trust, you need to show credibility/functional knowledge level. Initially, please do not rush with too many things. Take one thing at a time and do a thorough job. Everything must be done right at the first time. PREPARING A HR MANUAL IS IMPORTANT. NOT ALL THAT IS LISTED HERE MAY BE NECESSARY AT FIRST. DISCUSSING WITH SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND IDENTIFY THE PRIORITY ONES AND WORK ON THEM. HR MANAGEMENT MANUAL Human Resources Policies, Procedures and Forms Table of Contents ADMINISTRATION ADM.101 Personnel Records Activities 1.0 Employee Information 2.0 HR Personnel Records 3.0 Contents of Personnel Files 4.0 Employee's Personnel Records Review 5.0 Management Review of Personnel Files 6.0 Company Release Of Employee Information 7.0 Record Retention and Long-Term Storage 8.0 Record Destruction Forms Ex1 Personnel Records Access Log Ex2 HR Records Retention Periods ADM.102 Form Development Activities 1.0 Form Development and Format 2.0 Authorization and Printing 3.0 Form Numbering and Placement 4.0 Forms Index and Manual Forms Ex1 Form Printing Request ADM.103 Document Control Activities 1.0 Document Distribution 2.0 Document Revision 3.0 Document 4.0 Temporary Changes Forms Ex1 Request For Document Change (RDC) ADM. 104 Mail & Express Services Activities 1.0 General Mail Usage 2.0 Addressing Mail 3.0 Express Mail 4.0 Overnight Packages 5.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Outgoing Mail Register ADM. 105 Telephone Answering Activities 1.0 Answering Techniques and Etiquette 2.0 Answering and Directing Calls 3.0 Taking Messages 4.0 Telephone User's Guide Forms Ex1 Important Message ADM.106 Property & Access Control Activities 1.0 Background Checks 2.0 Physical Access Controls 3.0 Key Controls 4.0 Proprietary Information Controls 5.0 Collection Of Access Controls 6.0 Visitors & Guests Forms Ex1 Key Issue Policy Ex2 Visitor Log ADM.107 Separation Activities 1.0 Resignations 2.0 Involuntary Terminations And Layoffs 3.0 Terminations For Cause 4.0 Termination Meeting 5.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Exit Interview Checklist Ex2 Exit References Authorization ADM.108 Workplace Rules & Guidelines Activities 1.0 Alcohol And Drugs 2.0 Breaks And Lunch Time 3.0 Company Property 4.0 Grievances And Complaints 5.0 Inclement Weather 6.0 Parking 7.0 Personal Telephone Calls 8.0 Smoking 9.0 Solicitations 10.0 Suggestions 11.0 Visitors Forms Ex1 Suggestion Form ADM.109 Human Resources Reports Activities 1.0 Preparation Guidelines 2.0 Occupational Health & Safety Reports 3.0 Equal Opportunity Reports 4.0 Training Plan 5.0 Hiring Status Report 6.0 Compensation Summary Forms EX1 Human Resource Reporting Summary EX2 HR Hiring Status Report ADM.110 Dress Code Activities 1.0 Dress Code 1.1 Business Attire 1.2 Business Casual Attire 1.3 Casual Attire 1.4 Uniformed Attire 1.5 Safety Attire 1.6 Formal Attire 1.7 Inappropriate Attire 1.8 Business Situations 1.9 Recreation & Parties 2.0 Dinners & Receptions 3.0 Personal Hygiene 4.0 Disciplinary Action HIRING PROCEDURES HRG.101 Employee Hiring Activities 1.0 Needs Analysis 2.0 Personnel Requisition 3.0 Job Posting & Screening 4.0 Interviewing 5.0 Pre-Employment Screening & Testing 6.0 Background Investigation 7.0 Hiring And Employee Offers 8.0 Motor Vehicle And Equipment Operation 9.0 Applicant Files 10.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Personnel Requisition Ex2 Offer Letter Ex3 Personnel Change Notice Ex4 New Employee Hiring Checklist Ex5 Employment Eligibility Verification . Ex6 Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate. HRG102 Job Descriptions Activities 1.0 Job Description Preparation 2.0 Format And Content 2.1 Job Title 2.2 Effective Date 2.3 Department 2.4 Summary Of Functions 2.5 Essential Duties And Responsibilities 2.6 Organizational Relationships 2.7 Qualifications 2.8 Physical Demands 2.9 Work Environment 3.0 Job Description Approval & Distribution Forms Ex1 Job Description Format HRG103 Employment Applications Activities 1.0 Application For Employment 2.0 Application Information 2.1 Personal Information 2.2 Employment Interest 2.3 Education & Training 2.4 Employment History 2.5 Military Service Record 2.6 References 3.0 Compliance Information Forms Ex1 Employment Application Ex2 Employment Application Supplement HRG104 Interviewing Applicants Activities 1.0 Interviewing Objectives 2.0 Resume Examination 3.0 Telephone Interviews 4.0 E-Mail Interviews 5.0 In-Person Interviews Forms Ex1 Employment Interview Questions Ex2 Interview Form HRG105 Background Investigations Activities 1.0 Background And Hiring 2.0 Investigative Consumer Reporting 3.0 Employee Reference Checks 4.0 Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Inquiry Forms Ex1 Employee Investigation Checklist Ex2 Employee Background Authorization Ex3 New References Authorization Ex4 Reference Check Survey Compensation Procedures COM101 Payroll Activities 1.0 Payroll Records 2.0 Timesheets 3.0 Payroll Deductions 3.1 Worker's Compensation Insurance 3.2 Social Security & Medicare 3.3 State Income Tax 3.4 Earnings Tax 3.5 Tax Withholding Payments 4.0 Payroll Adjustments 4.1 Advances 4.2 Garnishments 5.0 Paychecks 5.1 Direct Deposit 5.2 Lost Paychecks 5.3 Final Paychecks 6.0 Vacation Pay 7.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Monthly Time Sheet Ex2 Central Govt. Tax Calendar Ex3 Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization COM102 Paid & Unpaid Leave Activities 1.0 Paid Time Off 2.0 Unpaid Time Off 3.0 Absence Request And Notification 4.0 Holidays 5.0 Vacation Eligibility 5.1 Vacation Schedules 5.2 Vacation Over Holidays 6.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Absence Request Form COM103 Insurance Benefits Activities 1.0 Life Insurance 2.0 Long Term Disability Insurance 3.0 Social Security 4.0 Workers' Compensation 5.0 Wage Continuation 6.0 Unemployment Compensation 7.0 Health Insurance 8.0 Additional Information Resources COM104 Healthcare Benefits Activities 1.0 Cost And Premiums 2.0 Eligibility 3.0 Enrollment 4.0 Coverage 5.0 Filing A Claim 6.0 Termination And Conversion Of Coverage 7.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Benefits Enrollment/Change Form COM105 Employee Retirement Income Security Activities 1.0 Plan Administration 1.1 Investment Policy Statement 1.2 Fidelity Bond 1.3 Fiduciary Liability Insurance 1.4 Employer Matching 1.5 In-Service Loans And Withdrawals 2.0 Employee Participation 3.0 Notice Procedures 3.1 Initial Notice 3.2 Annual Notices 4.0 Additional Information Resources COM106 Consolidated Budget Reconciliation Activities 1.0 Plan Administration 2.0 Qualifying Events 3.0 Notice Procedure 4.0 Benefits Protection 6.0 Enforcement 7.0 Additional Information Resources Development Procedures DEV101 Development Management Activities 1.0 Development Planning 2.0 Training Effectiveness 3.0 Training Records 4.0 Training Courses 5.0 Performance Evaluations 6.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Training Plan DEV102 Training Reimbursement Activities 1.0 Eligibility 2.0 Approved Programs 3.0 Reimbursement Forms Ex 1 Request For Training DEV103 Computer User & Staff Training Activities 1.0 MIS Training And Certification 2.0 MIS/LAN User Training 3.0 E-Mail Training 4.0 Software Applications DEV104 Internet & E-Mail Acceptable Use Activities 1.0 Acceptable Use 2.0 Inappropriate Use 3.0 Internet And E-Mail Etiquette 4.0 Security 5.0 User Compliance 6.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Computer And Internet Usage Policy DEV105 Performance Appraisals Activities 1.0 Performance Appraisal Guidelines 2.0 Appraisal Preparation 3.0 Appraisal Discussion 4.0 Salary Adjustments 5.0 Appraisal Conclusion 6.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Self Appraisal Form Ex2 Performance Appraisal Form DEV106 Employee Discipline Activities 1.0 Introduction To Misconduct 2.0 Responses To Misconduct 2.1 Verbal Warning 2.2 Written Warning 2.3 Suspension 2.4 Termination 3.0 Serious Misconduct 4.0 Very Serious Misconduct 5.0 Inexcusable Misconduct 6.0 Misconduct Investigations Forms Ex1 Disciplinary Notice Compliance Procedures CMP101 Workplace Safety Activities 1.0 Worksite Analysis 2.0 Hazard Prevention And Control 2.1 Safe Work Procedures 2.2 Protective Equipment 2.3 Fire Prevention 3.0 Hazard Communication Program 4.0 Medical Emergencies 5.0 Workplace Safety Training 6.0 Reporting And Record Keeping 7.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 Safety Suggestion Sheet Ex2 Workplace Safety Self-Inspection Checklist Ex3 Workplace Safety Action Plan Ex4 Workplace Safety Rules Ex5 Index of Hazardous Chemicals Doc Material Safety Data Sheet Doc Injuries and Illness Log Doc Summary of Injuries and Illness Doc Injuries and Illness Incident Report Doc Instructions for OSHA Forms CMP102 People With Disabilities Activities 1.0 Background 2.0 Who Is Covered? 3.0 Employment Issues 4.0 Public Accommodations 5.0 Enforcement Of The Act 6.0 Additional Information Resources CMP103 Annual And Medical Leave Activities 1.0 Reasons For Taking Leave 2.0 Advance Notice And Medical Certification 3.0 Job Benefits And Protection 4.0 Unlawful Acts 5.0 Enforcement 6.0 Employer Notices 7.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex 1 Certification Of Healthcare Provider Ex 2 Employer Response To Employee Request CMP104 Drug Free Workplace Activities 1.0 General 2.0 Prohibitions 3.0 Authorized Use Of Prescription Medicine 4.0 Drug Awareness Program 5.0 Disciplinary Actions 6.0 Additional Information Resources CMP105 Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Activities 1.0 Management 1.1 Privacy Standards 2.0 Medical Records Maintenance 3.0 Medical Records Access 4.0 Additional Information Resources Forms Ex1 HIPAA Authorization Form CMP106 Harassment & Discrimination Activities 1.0 Unacceptable Behavior 2.0 Complaint 3.0 Corrective Measures 4.0 Enforcement 5.0 Additional Information Resources Job Descriptions Tab WRITING JOB DESCRIPTIONS INTRODUCTION PURPOSE SCOPE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Non-discriminatory language Active voice Action verbs Plain English FORMAT AND CONTENT Effective Date Department Summary Of Functions Essential Duties And Responsibilities Grouping Several Tasks Into A Single Responsibility Responsibility Statements Delegated Responsibilities Organizational Relationships Reporting Relationships The Organizations Environment Qualifications Mandatory Requirements Key Selection Criteria Physical Demands Work Environment Job Performance Job Descriptions Reasonable Accommodation Accessibility Employee Handbook SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 The Company Philosophy 1.1 The Company Mission 1.2 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan 1.3 Employment-At-Will 1.4 Sexual Harassment 1.5 Safety 1.5.1 Safety Rules 1.5.2 Hazardous Wastes 1.5.3 Reporting Injuries and Accidents 1.6 Drug Free Workplace 1.6.1 Prohibitions 1.6.2 Drug Awareness Program 1.6.3 Disciplinary Actions SECTION 2 EMPLOYMENT 2.0 Personnel Administration 2.1 HR Personnel Records 2.1.1 Contents of Personnel Files 2.1.2 Employee Information 2.1.3 Employee's Request for Review of Personnel Records 2.1.4 Management Review of Personnel Files 2.2 Service 2.2.1 Employee Categories 2.2.2 Job Posting Procedures 2.2.3 Employment of Relatives 2.2.4 Employment of Minors 2.2.5 Promotions 2.2.6 Transfer of Employees 2.2.7 Separation of Employment 2.2.8 Work force Reductions 2.2.9 Probationary Period 2.2.10 Extra Income 2.3 Process Improvement 2.3.1 Employee-Management Forums 2.3.2 Employee Suggestion Program SECTION 3 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 3.0 Benefit Eligibility 3.1 Payroll Information 3.1.1 Time Records 3.1.2 Pay Periods 3.1.3 Salary Compensation for Partial Pay Period 3.1.4 Pay Rate Schedule Hourly Paid Employees 3.1.5 Payroll Deductions 3.1.6 Overtime 3.1.7 Payroll Errors 3.1.8 Garnishment of Employee Wages 3.1.9 Authorized Check Pickup 3.1.10 Pay at Time of Separation 3.2 Attendance & Leave 3.2.1 Medical Leave Policy 3.2.2 Sick Leave Credit Limit 3.2.3 Sick Leave Policy Usage 3.2.4 Medical, Dental and Optical Appointments 3.2.5 Exhaustion of Accumulated Sick Leave 3.2.6 Pallbearer, Funeral, Emergency Leave 3.2.7 Civic Leave or Jury Duty 3.2.8 Voting 3.2.9 Military Leave 3.2.10 Maternity Leave 3.2.11 Parental Leave 3.2.12 Leave of Absence 3.3 Insurance 3.3.1 Hospitalization and Medical Insurance 3.3.2 Continuation of Group Health Insurance 3.3.3 Life Insurance 3.3.4 Long Term Disability Insurance 3.3.5 Social Security 3.3.6 Workers' Compensation 3.3.7 Unemployment Compensation 3.4 Savings Plan 3.5 Break Room 3.6 Employee Discounts 3.7 Educational Assistance SECTION 4 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 Work Schedules 4.1.1 Working Hours 4.1.2 Salary Employees 4.1.3 Hourly Employees 4.1.4 Clean Work-Place 4.2 Legal & Ethical Conduct 4.2.1 Ethical Standards 4.2.2 Conflicts of Interest 4.2.3 Personal Conduct 4.2.4 Confidentiality 4.2.5 Bribes, Kickbacks and Illegal Payments 4.2.6 Patents and Copyrights 4.3 Misconduct 4.3.1 Serious Misconduct 4.3.2 Very Serious Misconduct 4.3.3 Inexcusable Misconduct 4.3.3 Misconduct Investigations 4.4 Transportation & Travel 4.4.1 Company Owned Vehicles 4.4.2 Personal Vehicles 4.4.3 Living Expense Allowance 4.4.4 Other Travel Expenses 4.4.5 Expense Records 4.4.6 Travel Advances 4.4.7 Expense Reimbursement Third Party 4.4.8 Expense Policies Violations 4.4.9 Company Credit Cards 4.5 Appearance & Belongings 4.5.1 Personal Appearance 4.5.2 Business Attire 4.5.3 Casual Attire 4.5.4 Inappropriate Attire 4.5.5 Personal Belongings 4.5.6 Alcohol and Drugs 4.5.7 Medication 4.5.8 Smoking Policy 4.6 Equipment & Facilities 4.6.1 Parking 4.6.2 Telephone Use 4.6.3 Motor Vehicle and Workplace Equipment Operation 4.6.4 Safety Equipment 4.6.5 Company Tools 4.6.6 Waste Prevention 4.6.7 Solicitation and/or Distribution 4.6.8 Security 4.6.9 Bulletin Board EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FORMS a) Acknowledgement Of Receipt And Understanding b) Statement Of Legal And Ethical Business Conduct c) Drug-Free Workplace Policy Employee Acknowledgement d) Job Related Accident HR MANUAL HR MANUAL is the total guidelines for the managers in the organization on the subject of HUMAN RESOURCE. The real work of managing people [human resource] is the responsibility of the line managers. The HR department acts as a coordinator / advisory body to the line managers, in addition to, its own administrative work. Employee handbook is a major element of the HR manual. It is part of the HR MANUAL. The copy of HR MANUAL [ including the employee handbook] is given to the managers only. The copy of the EMPLOYEE handbook is given to the employees. The TOTAL HR MANUAL development is a never ending assignment. It needs updating every six months. At the initial stage, it could take up to six months at least to complete the manual/ handbook for a full time person, even if you employ an outside expert. Once you have formed the HR manual list, you should sit with your boss Analyse the list Set the priority [ 1st. lot, 2nd. lot, 3rd. lot etc ] Discuss the need for HO material, to uniform the approach Discuss the need for local expert Etc Your priorities could be Personnel records Various forms required Access control Workplace rules Employee hiring Job descriptions Employment applications Interviewing applicants Payroll administration Training [ induction / orientation/development] Employee handbook You/Your senior management should agree to the priority list. NOW YOU ARE READY FOR THE HARD WORK |
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