What is the role of HR - Broad View

A much discussed topic and depending on who you are you potentially could have different views. A HR professional, Senior Leader or Employee, all have their view on what we are doing and what we should be doing.

The field of Human Resources (HR) is multifaceted, with numerous perspectives on its core responsibilities and accountabilities. Various entities, ranging from official HR bodies like CIPD/SHRM to academic institutions and industry practitioners, offer diverse viewpoints on this matter.

Context plays a pivotal role in defining HR's role, encompassing factors such as organisational vision, competitive landscape, geographic location, industry dynamics, and organisational type and size. Consequently, there exists no singular, universally applicable definition of HR responsibilities.

To provide a structured framework for understanding HR accountabilities, we have identified four primary domains illustrated in the visual.

These delineated accountabilities represent our perspective on HR's role. We welcome diverse insights and look forward to exploring these domains in greater detail in upcoming discussions.