An efficient HR Management Department can help the organization function with the best of its ability with a proper structure through the utilization of the employees. There are several areas under the human resource department and the functions performed by an HR Manager are as follows.

Recruitment Function
The ability of an HR Manager is sometimes measured by the number of positions being filled in an organization as well as the time taken for filling out the vacant positions. Management professionals who work exclusively for HR Department in an organization plays important role in the performance of staffing and recruitment services. The functions of HR Manager as recruitment professionals include advertising of job postings , screening the candidates depending upon the abilities conducting the interviews and hiring people responsible for the position.

Safety at Workplace
Safety in the workplace is an important factor. Various rules and regulations by governing agencies specify that employers be given safe working environment. It is the duty of HR Department to provide safety training programs and maintain records of injuries and accidents occurred at the workplace. HR professionals also work in coordination with other managers in determining the compensation for injuries.

Employee Relations
Different companies employ different strategies while dealing with workers in unionized as well as non-unionized working environments. Employee relations is the area where the relationship between employers and employees are strengthened through measurement of job satisfaction, job engagement rate and workplace conflict management. Negotiation in collective bargaining and dealing with union organized campaigns are also part of HR Management.