What is an HR department? In simplest terms, the HR (Human Resources) department is a group who is responsible for managing the employee life cycle (i.e., recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and firing employees) and administering employee benefits.
- Recruitment and hiring.
- Training and development.
- Employer-employee relations.
- Maintain company culture.
- Manage employee benefits.
- Create a safe work environment.
- Handle disciplinary actions.