Unit 10-Human Resources Management Final Project
Terri Roberts
Bus3040 – Fundamental of Human Resources Management
12/16/2014
Professor Chris Rose
Capella University

Abstract

Throughout this course we have reviewed the six main functions of Human Resource Managers. These include recruiting and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, labor relations and global HR. This report will provide a summary of each function, the role of the Human Resources Manager plays, and the laws that affect each function.
Recruiting and Selection
One of the most important functions of the Human Resources department is the recruitment and selection process. The process, good or bad, has a direct affect on the business. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the recruitment and selection process. Through this process, he will perform interviews and pre-employment screenings, select employees, oversee the hiring and on-boarding process, monitor retention as well as execute terminations (Brunot, n.d.).
There are multiple ways to source candidates. Many employers choose to promote from within first, only opening positions up to the public after all internal resources have been exhausted. It is common in today’s market to use recruiting sites such as Monster, CareerBuilder, and Indeed. The sites allow the potential employer to list available positions. Potential employees can post a resume for employers to view. Although traditional sources, including the newspaper advertisements and job fairs are still used, many employers are monitoring employment changes by their competitors, hoping to recruit employees who already have industry knowledge (Mayhew, n.d.).
In an effort to gain insight and align potential employees with the job at hand, employers are using a variety of recruitment and selection tests.