ROLE OF HR EXECUTIVE IN AN ORGANISATION

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The most important role for the HR executive, is to understand the business implications of the HR area he/she is responsible for and to be able to discuss business objectives with other executives (e.g. management committee) and develop plans and ways in which HR can be a partner in achieving the business objectives. If the company is large, the HR executive may be responsible for a specialized area. If the company is small, the HR executive may be responsible for other areas (e.g. security, building facilities, payroll) in addition to normal HR areas. There are many variables and you must consider (in addition to HR expertize) what the HR executive must be able to demonstrate to be accepted as a peer and valued colleague by other executives. Human resources (HR) executives are professionals with a high-profile job to do.
HR executive play an integral part in a company’s management of personnel and serve as the head of the HR department. Their roles comes across below points:

1. Strategic Functions
   The HR executive works closely with a company’s CEO and senior management to develop strategic plans related to employees. Retention strategies, organizational development and performance planning are areas managed by the HR executive.
2. Compliance
   HR executives oversee the provision of compliance deliverables. They create policies and procedures and codes of conduct and maintain enforcement activities to ensure the organization is adhering to legal statutes like the Fair Labor Standards Act.
3. Employment and Recruitment
   According to the U.S. Department of Labor, HR executives are in charge of employment and recruitment activities. They write job descriptions and design recruitment strategies and activities.
4. Salaries and Benefits
   HR executives set salary scales and manage the benefit packages offered to employees. They ensure that employees receive essential information and are there to help employees with questions about tax forms or the company’s 401k program.
5. Safety and Wellness
   Employee safety and wellness is managed and overseen by HR executives. They design safety and wellness initiatives, programs, activities and policies to maximize the health, safety and welfare of the workforce.