This is the 4th blog in the series of “How HR can add value to your Business”. The response to the first three has been outstanding, thank you everyone who got in touch. Blog 4 is about HR adding value by executing the basics well. By making sure these basics are properly executed, the HR function can then move on to truly adding value to an organization.

These are the matters we at CompleteHR believe the HR function should be executing well no matter what; these are the basics and to earn the right to focus on the “strategic stuff” the HR function needs to ensure:

1. the terms and conditions of employment are right for the company now and into the future

2. contracts are generated correctly with correct documentation going to the new employee, and the correct documentation is coming back

3. employees are paid correctly – even if payroll does not report through to HR, HR needs to ensure this happens

4. employees are exiting the business correctly

5. policies and procedures are right for the business and not just generic; i.e. where they are actually set up for another business

6. investigations and disciplinary processes are handled in the right way, the right action is being taken and issues are being addressed, including non performing employees

7. performance management processes are in place to ensure employees know what they need to achieve in their positions

8. position descriptions are in place for people coming into the organisation and for employees changing positions

9. restructuring is being handled in the right way, process is being followed and the outcomes of the business are being met

10. the relationship with the union is being kept positive with no noise around the basics

11. remuneration is being tracked and market data being appropriately obtained

12. recruitment is being conducted appropriately for the organisation, with the sourcing channels being relevant and right and the appropriate checks on new employees being carried out correctly prior to the employee commencing with the organization.

These above areas are the main components we at CompleteHR think of when we think of the basics. Let us know if you think there’s something missing.

Once these are executed correctly and they are in place, it then gives the organisation that chance to get on and really look at how HR can add value to your business.

If you would like to discuss the above and look at how HR could be adding value to your business visit www.completehr.co.nz or email me on michael.peters@completehr.co.nz or call me on +64 275 479 117 to arrange a time to meet to discuss this further. At CompleteHR we believe the HR function needs to be commercial, practical and pragmatic, but most of all adds value to your business.

CompleteHR is offering recruitment services to organisations at a fee of 10% of base salary, if you would like to discuss further, get in contact with Michael Peters on 0275 479 117 or Nick Roud 021 375 630.