HR’s Contribution to Organizational Effectiveness

The importance of HR is easily overlooked in the busy day-to-day operations of the workplace. But without its contributions to the development of people and organizational strategy, the organization would not be successful. A strong HR function is critical to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives by creating employee-oriented, productive workplaces in which employees are energized and engaged to get things done. Here are the reasons why:

• HR owns the overall talent management processes. In conjunction with other managers, HR leads the way in management development, performance management, succession planning, career paths, and other aspects of talent management.
• HR is responsible for the over-all recruiting of a superior workforce. HR needs support from hiring managers who are also responsible for recruiting a superior workforce. HR must provide leadership, training, scheduling assistance, a systematic hiring process, recruitment planning processes, interview expertise, selection monitoring, and more.
• HR recommends market-based salaries and develops an overall strategic compensation plan. HR provides guidance to managers as they determine the salary ranges within their organizations.

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• HR researches, recommends, and implements employee benefits programs that attract and retain your best employees. HR is also responsible for controlling costs and considering various options before recommending adoption.
• HR is responsible for recommending and instituting strategies for people and the organization that further the attainment of the organization's strategic goals.  If your organization is changing direction, developing new products, changing mission, vision, or goals, HR must lead the way with employee programs and processes.
• HR advocates for employees who have issues or conflict with management and coaches managers and executives who seek a more effective approach to working with particular employees. HR can help by knowing the employees and taking on the necessary role of advocate, coach and/or mediator.

Again, without a strong HR function, any organization is bound to suffer from serious problems while managing its business. Therefore, organizations must be intentional and diligent into setting up a strong and effective HR system.