Guide to Building Your First HR Department
A step-by-step guide for growing companies ready to establish a formal HR function — from hiring your first HR lead to setting up core processes and systems.
What's Inside
Getting Started
- When to hire your first HR professional
- HR department structure options (1-person to full team)
- Defining your HR mission and goals
- Building a business case for HR investment
Core Systems Setup
- HRIS selection and implementation
- Payroll processing setup
- Benefits administration framework
- Recruitment and onboarding workflows
- Performance management basics
Compliance Foundations
- Essential employment law compliance
- Required workplace postings
- Personnel file management
- Workers' compensation setup
- Handbook and policy development
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