HR Department of One

Employees are the most valuable asset to any organization. They comprise the culture, perform the work that enacts the mission, and pioneer change that propels companies forward. With an asset as essential as employees, the importance of a human resources department cannot be emphasized enough. While many small businesses do not have the capacity for a department dedicated to HR, the manager or business owner can facilitate these policies to effectively manage human capital. 

• Job Descriptions

• Posting a Job
• Compliant Recruitment Process
• Interviewing
• Background and Reference Checks
• Candidate Follow Up

Onboarding​

• Getting Started
• Creating an Effective Program
• Successful Onboarding and Best Practices

• Designing an Employee Benefits Program
• Making Employee Benefits Changes
• Employee Benefits Structure
• Common Employee Benefits
• The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• Pay Practices / Payroll
• Exempt Employees vs. Non-exempt
• How to Establish Pay Range
• Recordkeeping Policy
• Contractor Arrangements

• Electronic and Paper Files
• Converting to Electronic Format
• Employee File Checklist
• Recordkeeping Legal Compliance 

• Progressive Disciplinary Process
• Template for Written Warning

Note: Much of the information on the HR Department of One page has been adapted from SHRM articles, government agency resources, and other publications. It is intended to be a suggested guide for policies and procedures related to human resource management. Please state specific regulations and/or consult with an employment attorney before enacting any policies.​