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Case Study

HR Department Job Structure

Business Challenge:

After the sale of their business a site HR group had to take over the tasks previously done by the corporate group. It had to be done within a specific timeframe and extra resource was hard to come by.

Goals:

  • Integrate the corporate tasks by the deadline
  • Examine all HR processes to ensure efficiency and relevance in new structure

Process:

  • Major process groups identified
  • Sub processes identified and prioritized based on current quality, risk and effort required
  • Hot spots identified and processes mapped
  • Improvements implemented where necessary

Solution:

  • One dedicated role to payroll and data entry which had little link to other processes.
  • Implementation plan for integration of key areas.
  • Regular HR Group meetings introduced focused on process improvement

Results:

  • Corporate tasks incorporated on time
  • Manpower level increase of one justified
  • Improved understanding of the groups processes