Hiring and Firing

One of the main purposes of OHRA human resources is to handle the hiring and firing of employees. This service  is responsible for reading resumes, attend career fairs, perform background checks and conduct interviews to recruit qualified workers. In some cases, managers and supervisors may assist HR specialists in vetting candidates and making hiring decisions. It was also entrusted the mission of handling employee layoffs and termination.

Compensation and Benefits

Another role that HR department plays in our organization is administering employee compensation and benefits. This service is responsible for describing the pay structures and benefits to prospective employees. The department workers need to be able to answer questions OHRA employees have about benefits and assist them with making use of those benefits. For example, OHRA Human Resources Department is in charge of helping workers set up their 401k retirement plans and making sense of group health and dental insurance policies.

Training and Team Building

OHRA HR department is  responsible our employees training and team-building.  This department provides workers with orientation and basic training before they start their jobs. This department  is also entrusted the mission of  tracking or grading employees performance and assign employees to different work groups based on the development of their skills and performance.  The meaning of team-building at OHRA describes activities aimed at increasing communication, trust and cohesiveness between employees. Team-building activities can range from short game sessions that occur during the workday, to weekend retreats or even travel to foreign countries.

Employee Problems

The Department of HR at OHRA is responsible for handling problems that arise with employees, such as disputes between workers and violations of company policies and laws. HR needs to provide employees with information about our organization rules and relevant business laws. If workers violate rules, HR may take disciplinary action, such as suspending or firing employees. HR is also responsible for dealing with legal issues like claims of sexual harassment and discrimination.

Compliance and Protection

Discrimination, harassment, unfair practices – these terms have become all too familiar in today’s workplace. OHRA Human Resources department helps protect our organization by developing and enforcing standards that govern how employees interact on the job. These guidelines, supported by our organization-wide training on appropriate workplace behavior, helps protect the our organization from legal liability and helps create a more pleasant and productive workplace.

Employee Development

Based in our fast-paced business environment, people are more important than job descriptions. In some cases our organizations may find an employee’s role changing from week to week, if not day to day. The HR department can take on the challenge of providing employees with the new information and skills they will need to thrive as the the organization changes. The department can also help employees set and achieve individual career development goals, leading to increased job satisfaction as workers see opportunities for personal success.

Internal Communication

OHRA Human Resources department plays a key role in communicating the organization’s goals and expectations to workers. HR staff members produce the organization's newsletter or magazine, filled with events, opportunities, news and useful information that helps employees accept and understand what our organization needs from its workforce. In addition, HR staff members are able to keep an ear to the ground, keeping tabs on the organization rumor mill and helping management respond to misconceptions among employees.