Assignment Brief and Guidance

Unit Learning Outcomes

  • LO1 Explain the impact of the role of HRM in creating sustainable organisational performance and contributing to business success.
  • LO2 Assess the contribution of HRM in recruiting and retaining talent and skills to achieve business objectives.
  • LO3 Examine how external and internal factors can affect HRM decision making in relation to organisational development

Scenario

Organisation:

The organisation is a global *car manufacturer. It has both centralised and decentralised functions. One of the decentralised functions is the HR function. In each global location they are based, while production is the core of the organisation, there are many other support functions that ensure the success of the business. The business requires committed employees to ensure that the organisation is successful and sustainable, and that it achieves its business objectives through strong performance. However, like other industries, automotive is looking at a global skills shortage, in which too few engineers are sufficiently qualified to operate sophisticated automated machinery and equipment or support the advancements available via emerging technologies. These roles cover a number of disciplines, including design, production and programmes and quality; all of which require differing levels of skill, experience and expertise.

Role:

As a Human Resources Administrator, it is your job to understand HRM practices and to provide information accurately and in a timely way to the appropriate stakeholders. Your typical duties involve:

-Liaising with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety
-Recruiting staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates
-Making sure that prospective staff have the right to work at the organization
-Developing and implementing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management preparing staff handbooks
-Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits
-Preparing management reports on employee-related data on a monthly basis.

*Select an appropriate car manufacturer to meet local needs.