MANAGING AND COORDINATING THE HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTION (5HRF)

Unit Overview 

Managing and Coordinating the HR Function is designed to give students an introduction to HR operations. Students learn about the functions of HR in the workplace by taking this course unit. For students, it is a unit that focuses on the goals of HR professionals who are responsible for delivering HR objectives. Organizational results can only be realised if students are aware of the HR functions' core values. In order to ensure that the organization's HR duties are carried out in accordance with the organization's objectives, current HR functions are evolving. Human resources (HR) contributes significantly to an organization's performance, and this unit will provide information on that role. In this unit, students should pay close attention to the many theories covered and the HR information needed to ensure that HR services are properly given in the organisation in order to achieve organisational success.

Learning Outcomes

The students should have completed the course by the conclusion of it;

• Be able to comprehend the role of HR in the success of the organization's goals and the major responsibilities of HR personnel.
• Get a better understanding of how HR goals are achieved in various organisational systems
• It's important to understand how important HR is to making sure company values are met.
• Understand the role that human resources (HR) plays in fostering organisational performance improvement.

Deliverables from the HR function

There are a variety of goals that can be achieved by the HR department in order to help a company succeed. The HR department is responsible for ensuring that the right people are brought in to play important roles in the company by recruiting them.. Human resources departments also have a responsibility to promote a safe working environment. HR professionals also try to improve interactions between employees and employers as part of their responsibilities in the area of employee relations. The HR function of compensation and benefits pertains to labour relations and the employer's duty in ensuring that workers are happy and willing to work for the company. In order to keep their employees well-compensated, HR experts make sure they are in sync with the company's competitive pay policies. Complying with the law and regulations is another HR function or purpose, which is revolutionised by organisations to guarantee that HR objectives are met. Another goal of HR is to encourage employees to take advantage of the resources available within the company in order to further their own professional growth. Improves the acquisition of information and skills required to perform duties in an organisation (Armstrong, 2019). It is important for students taking the course to be prepared to learn about HR objectives and tie them to the objectives that HR functions must meet in order to ensure that the organisation runs smoothly.

Achieving the organization's human resources goals

Organizational goals are important to the companies, and they want to make sure they're being worked on. It is important for organisations to communicate effectively with their employees in order to guarantee that they know what they are required to accomplish to achieve their goals. HR goals must be met, and this can be done by senior management or by the people who work for the company. Senior management can do this. Participants in this course should get an understanding of the role played by senior managers in a company's HR operations. Senior managers should support HR specialists in providing answers to significant challenges in the organisation, depending on the various departments. Also, the HR functions are aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. An organization's aims and objectives are carried out by individuals other than its senior managers. Individuals are responsible for ensuring that they are committed to the goals of the company (Reilly and Williams, 2016). As a result, the course is crucial in that it teaches students about the many roles played by various stakeholders within an organisation in generating value and achieving the organization's goals.

Theories of change management

Change is a constant for organisations, and the HR functions play a significant role in deciding how well change is managed. The various CIPD change theories must be comprehended. The three phases of change management are described by Lewin's theory of change. After the modification has been incorporated and implemented, the stages of unfreezing and refreezing can be seen as a progression. It's also possible to use the Mckinsey 7-S Model, which follows the seven steps of strategy; systems; shared values; style; personnel; and skills to help the HR comprehend how change is managed. ADKAR, the Kubler-Ross Five Stage Model and the Bridges' Transition model are some of the other theories. In order to better manage change and ensure that the organization's goals are met, students should be familiar with these models.