Functions of HRM in Workforce Planning and Resourcing

HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Task 1..........................................................................................................................................................3
Purpose and Functions of HRM applicable to workforce planning and resourcing in an organisation....3
Assessing how the functions of HRM can provide talent and skills appropriate to fulfil the business
objectives.................................................................................................................................................4
Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches to recruitment and selection.........4
Task 3..........................................................................................................................................................5
Importance of employee relations within an organisation in regard to influencing HRM decision
making.....................................................................................................................................................5
Identifying the key elements of employment legislation and the impact it has upon HRM decision
making.....................................................................................................................................................6
Task 4..........................................................................................................................................................7
Illustrating the application of HRM practices in an organisation.............................................................7
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................8
References...................................................................................................................................................9

Introduction
Human resource management is referred to be a practice which focuses on ideal
management of the workforce of an organization. The major functions which are fulfilled under
this practice involves recruitment, management, development and retention of the people who
are a part of a business organization (Armstrong and Taylor, 2020). This focuses on Human
resources practices of Greenery International Ltd, it is a British origin diesel and petrol supplier.
This report focuses on identifying the purpose and scope of HR functions along with discovering
their roles in fulfilling business objectives. There will be an analysis of external and internal
factors which influence managing human resource in an organisation. Lastly specific HRM
practices relating to the business will be identified along with their rationale.
Task 1
Purpose and Functions of HRM applicable to workforce planning and resourcing in an
organisation.
Human resource management is a crucial activity in an organisation which assures that
business objectives are met in the most efficient and efficient manner. In context of Greenery
International ltd., the purpose of forming a human resource department is to make sure that
employees emerge to be a valuable asset to the organisation rather than being a burden. HR
department assures that a team of competent individuals is formed who contribute to the
organizational intentions. This department is responsible to manage all the practices and policies
relating to management of the workforce and assure that they are formed in the best interest of
the organisation and its employees (Chelladurai and Kerwin, 2018). The purpose of HRM is not
confined to fulfilling requirements of the organisation in context of workforce but they also have
to plan and devise strategy which assists in achieving a competitive advantage for this business.
Below is the brief description of the functions which are fulfilled under Human resource
management.
Staffing: This function involves fulfilling the vacant position in the organisation by
identifying and selection suitable candidates. For Greenery, this function involves huge amount
of time and investment as human resource executive attempts to identify the present and future
requirement of workforce and then attempts the same through employing online and offline
methods of recruitment and selection.
Employee Retention and Development: This is another crucial role which is fulfilled
under human resource department. This function involves identifying and fulfilling expectation
of employees along with assuring that they are equally motivated to work hard for the company
(Marchington and et al., 2016) In Greenery, company have been very concerned relating to
employee morale and make attempts to assure that they remain with the business for longer
duration. Organising developmental opportunities contributes to organizational objectives and
personal growth of individual as well.
Compliance: One of the key responsibility of the Human resource department is that
they have to make sure all policies and practices formed complies with legislation laid down by
the government. Human resources working with Greenery International Ltd, assures that

employees are provided with a safe and workable environment and it does not carry any harm to
the employees. Undertaking of these initiatives assures that there is improvement of goodwill of
the business in the market which will contributes to better job applicants for vacancies.
Assessing how the functions of HRM can provide talent and skills appropriate to fulfil
the business objectives.
The functions which are carried out under human resource department are aimed to fulfill
requirements of the business and at the same time making sure that business objectives are
fulfilled. In context of Greenery International ltd, appropriate functioning of human resource
department will make sure that the business overcomes its challenge of inviting and retaining
appropriate workforce. Below is the description of HRM function along with their contribution
to attainment of business goals.
Recruitment: This is one of crucial function which is performed by human resource
executives. The efforts carried out under this function are aimed to assure that an organisation at
all-time carries appropriate workforce which further contributes to consistency of operations
(Brewster and et al., 2016). The efforts under this function are carried out to make sure that best
and most suitable candidates are given an opportunity to work with the organisation and business
goals are fulfilled appropriately.
Employee appraisal & Development: This function largely relates with managing
performance of employee who are part of an organisation. In Greenery, performance of
employees is regulated at regular basis and are further given a chance to develop the areas in
which they are lacking behind. The various developmental programs which are considered
includes training courses, certifications and simulation based exercises. Along performance
appraisal, employees are also motivated with monetary and non-monetary benefits so that there
can be a positive influence on the individual performance and productivity ultimately
contributing to the organizational goals.
Effective administration of employees: Managing talent have been one of the major
challenge which has been faced by businesses now-a-days. Therefore, it is extremely crucial for
a business to make sure that workforce is managed appropriately so that they are retained with
business for a longer period of time. For Greenery International Ltd, Human resource department
collects and maintains crucial data, such as employee performance reports, contracts, terms and
conditions and other relevant records (Guest, 2017). All the documents are essential to ensure
that all the relevant legal requirements are fulfilled by a business and only the people who are
contributing to organizational objectives are retained.
Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches to recruitment and
selection
Recruitment and selection are the key practices which assures that there is appropriate
workforce available in an organisation. These practices help in fulfilling present and future
requirements of the workforce. Recruitment is an approach through which more and more