•recruiting and staffing logistics; •organizational and space planning; •performance management and improvement systems; •organization development; •employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting;•employee orientation, development, and training; •policy development and documentation;•employee relations; •company-wide committee facilitation;•company employee communication; •compensation and benefits administration; •employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; and •employee services and counseling.

Depending on the size of the organization, the HR manager has responsibility for all of the functions that deal with the needs and activities of the organization's people including these areas of responsibility.