Human Resource ManagementPresentation to SHRMSeptember 15, 2010

Human resource management is the policies, practices, and systems that influence employees behavior, attitudes, and performance. It focuses on maximizing organizational performance through individual performance.

Human Resources Management

Recruitment

Selection

Employment Legislation

Development

Training

Rewards Systems

Productivity

How is the HRM Function Changing?Time devoted to administrative tasks is decreasing (Outsourcing)Roles as strategic business partner, change agent, and employee advocate increasingShifting focus from current operations to futuristic strategiesPreparing non-HR managers to develop and implement HR practices, Employee Self-service online

Strategic Human Resource ManagementGOAL of strategic management = allocate resources to gain a competitive advantage.Human resource managers should:have a seat at the table (strategic planning),have specific knowledge of the organizations strategic goals,know what types of human capital needed to support the strategic plan, anddevelop programs to ensure that employees have needed skills, behaviors, and attitudes.

The HR FieldInternal and external consultantsGeneralist vs. SpecialistCertificationHrci.orgPHR, SPHR, GPHRSHRMASTD

How do I get into the HR Field?NetworkSHRM!!InternshipsConsider certificationCampus leadership RecruitingGeneralist

Some Handy Info Sourceswww.shrm.orgwww.cishrm.orgwww.cycloneshrm.orgwww.humanresources.about.com/od/hrbasicsfaqwww.Bls.gov/oco/ocos021.htm www.dol.gov