Human Resources is both a function and a department within an organization. 

As a function, HR covers the processes, practices, and strategies to attract, develop, and retain employees who contribute to the company’s overall success.

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As a department, it is responsible for managing HR activities from recruitment and onboarding, compensation and benefits, learning and development, performance management, and employee relations to separation or retirement.

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HR is vital in aligning the organization’s business objectives and employees’ needs and aspirations. Through workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and applying other HR best practices, HR professionals ensure that the organization has the required talent to keep operating and meet its long-term goals.

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They maximize employee capabilities that will help drive organizational success by identifying the skills gaps, creating L&D programs, and implementing performance management systems.

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Human Resources also refers to the workforce or people employed in an organization. In this view, HR recognizes that employees are a company’s most critical asset. Hence, they execute an HR strategy to create a supportive and engaging work environment that values employees’ contributions and wellbeing.