HR is no longer a pure support and back office role in companies. Effective HR management at any organization determines the level of success the company gains. Big organizations understand that the role of HR has evolved from just handling recruitment and payroll to being responsible for employee development, satisfaction, company growth, and maintaining a healthy company culture. Therefore they have invested resources into having the right HR team and software that facilitate the business growth.

As a small business that can't afford to break the bank for the HR department alone, here are 5 ways you can effectively manage your HR operations.

ESTABLISH A SOLID HR FOUNDATION

Laying a strong HR foundation is the first and foremost step to effective HR management. Start by making sure that your business is in compliance with local, state and federal laws. Employment contracts, compensation plans, payroll, insurance and taxes are the things you need to get in place, strictly.

Next, setting up company policies from employee handbook, overtime rules or code of conduct to protect the sake of both company and employees. Be consistent in the implementation and keep the policies accessible and up-to-date to ensure all employees are well-aware and act on the mutual benefits.

RECRUIT SMARTLY AND ONBOARD SMOOTHLY

One thing you can't afford as a small business is to make unnecessary hires. When it comes to bringing in new talent, the onus is placed on bringing in quality talents that are dynamic enough to fit into multiple roles.

As a small business, your team can determine the success of the company. It is advisable to hire a candidate who is a good fit culturally and professionally. However, be prepared for competition with larger organizations over talents. Impress your candidates with professional job descriptions, a well-structured careers page and an efficient hiring and post-hiring process.

That's where the importance of onboarding comes in.

After selecting the perfect hires, the HR team needs to prepare them ahead of their first day at work. By using an onboarding checklist, you can easily set the new hire up for success by organizing and following onboarding tasks like giving them a tour of the office, providing the new hire with necessary tools and materials, and introducing them to the team.

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