What is HRM ? Human Resource Management (HRM) is a management function that helps managers, recruit, select, train and develop members for an organization . Features:- Good industrial relations Comprehensive function Development of human resource Continuous process Human Resource Manager It is not easy job to select a HR manager. The job of HR manager is quit complex and challenging. His paper qualification only are not enough to choose him for the post. Qualities of HR Manager Standard Education Complete Knowledge Creative Mind Physically Fit Intelligence Communication Ability Impressive Personality Experience Job Analysis Job analysis refers to the process of studying and collecting information relating to the operations and responsibilities of a specific job. Process of Job Analysis Organizational Analysis Selecting Representative jobs for analysis Collection of data for job analysis Preparing job description Preparing job specification Recruitment Recruitment is process of searching for prospective employees and stimulating and encouraging them to apply for jobs in the organization. Process of Recruitment Planning Development of strategy Searching Screening Evaluation and Control Selection Selection is a process of matching the qualification of candidates with the requirement of the vacant jobs in the organization. Selection process Placement Placement is the determination of the job to which an accepted candidate is to be assigned and his assignment to that job. Training and Development Training is the act of increasing the knowledge and skill of an employee for doing a particular job. Training Programme Responsibility for training Selection and motivation of trainees Preparation of trainer Training material Training period Performance tryout Follow up Transfers A transfer involves a change in the job of an employee without a change in responsibilities or remuneration. Types of Transfers Production Transfers Replacement Transfers Versatility Transfers Shift Transfers Promotions Promotion is the transfer of an employee to a job which pays more money or one that carries some preferred status. Types of Promotions:- Horizontal Promotions Vertical Promotions Dry Promotions Interview An interview is a purposeful exchange of ideas, the answering of questions and communication between two or more persons. Interview Process Preparation for the interview The Physical Setting Conducting the Interview Closing the Interview Evaluation of Result Reference Textbook of HRM - M.COM www.google.com Textbook of HRM – B.COM en.wikipedia.org Conclusion HRM practices should be analyzed from time to time and it should be updated accordingly. Line managers should be involved in designing HRM practices and survey should be conducted among employees to know their opinion about HRM practices.