What is an HR department? In simplest terms, the HR (Human Resources) department is a group who is responsible for managing the employee life cycle (i.e., recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and firing employees) and administering employee benefits.

• Recruitment and hiring.
• Training and development.
• Employer-employee relations.
• Maintain company culture.
• Manage employee benefits.
• Create a safe work environment.
• Handle disciplinary actions.