인적자원관리 02분반 경영학부 20181069 조수민
Assignment 1
Q1. What are the three major roles of HR management? Which is/are the most affected by
technology and outsourcing? Which role is growing in importance?
The three major roles of HR management are Administrative, Operational and Employee
Advocate, and Strategic.
The administrative role involves processing and document preservation. It focuses on
administrative management and document management like legal paperwork and policy
implementation. Today, technology transforming HR is being developed. Internet technology can
reduce time and staff needed for HR Administration. Outsourcing of HR is used to save money or
HR staffing, and take advantage of specialized vendor expertise and technology.
The second role is operational and employee advocate. HR professionals need to cooperate with
operating managers to identify and implement programs and policies. To do this, they should gather
information for filling positions, recruiting and training personnel, adjusting compensation and
benefits and so on. HR has been as an employee advocate because it balances the needs of the
employee’s and the organization.
The third role is strategic role. HR professionals need to be proactive in addressing business
realities and focusing on future business needs. The HR should contribute to the table in achieving
organization’s strategies. HR should be involved in devising the strategy in addition to implementing
it.