Human resources
Human resources deals with the recruitment and retention of staff. Larger charities tend to have dedicated HR staff or even whole departments; smaller charities often park the HR function with the finance department.
A person responsible for HR may be expected to:
- promote equality and diversity in the organisation;
- develop policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;
- advise on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;
- undertake regular salary reviews;
- negotiate with staff and their representatives on issues relating to pay and conditions;
- administer payroll and maintain records relating to staff;
- interpret and advise on employment legislation;
- listen to grievances and implement disciplinary procedures;
- develop HR planning strategies with line managers, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels;
- plan training, including inductions for new staff;
- analyse training.
