Suppose that you are the Human Resources (HR) Manager of a small business with approximately 30 employees. Your task is to write the job description and job specification for a position in your company. Based on that, you will develop a recruitment and selection plan, orientation and training plan,performance management plan, and a compensation package for employees of that position. You will have to make sure all your HR plans are aligned with the mission, vision, core values, and business strategy of your company.

By the end of this assignment, you will be able to:

1. Analyze the objectives and major functions of human resources management. 2. Demonstrate how human resources management is linked to an organization's overall business strategy. 3. Outline the relationship between human resources planning and strategic planning and explain the importance of environmental scanning. 4. Distinguish between job analysis, job specifications, standards of performance, and job descriptions. 5. Demonstrate the steps to follow in developing a job description. 6. Show the relationship between job descriptions and human resources management functions. 7. Appraise the procedures used by organizations to deal with surpluses or shortages of employees. 8. Select the appropriate recruiting methods for finding and attracting different types of recruits. 9. Complete a recruitment activity that includes identifying appropriate recruitment methods and creating a job advertisement for a given job vacancy. 10. Apply the steps in the selection process to a job vacancy incorporating selection criteria. 11. Distinguish the different types of training methods used by organizations including on-the-job and off-the-job. 12. Design an orientation program for a new employee, which will result in a smooth transition to the job situation. 13. Outline the role of the Human Resources Department, the supervisor, and a mentor in assisting a new employee through the socialization process. 14. Design the components of a training plan. 15. Demonstrate the importance of performance management in meeting organizational objectives. 16. Implement the steps in an effective performance management system. 17. Evaluate performance appraisal forms used by various organizations. 18. Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of employee recruitment, selection, and retention plans and processes. 19. Administer and contribute to the design and evaluation of the performance managementprogram. 20. Develop, implement, and evaluate employee orientation, training, and development programs. 21. Research and support the development and communication of the organization's total compensation plan. 22. Conduct research, produce reports, and recommend changes in human resources practices. 23. Apply best practices in human resource development and management to meet strategic goals. 24. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. 25. Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others. 26. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. Assignment Steps

To complete this assignment:

1. Wait for the instructor to assign you in a group of four or five students. 2. Review the rubric for this assignment. 3. Choose an industry for your business. Some examples include game designing, independent newspaper, travel agency, detective agency, advertising agency, modelling agency, and dating agency.

4. Choose a job position that is important to the success of your business. For example, modelling manager position in a modelling agency, or game designer position in a game designing company.

5. Inform the instructor of your business and job position to get the approval. 6. Write the mission statement, vision statement, and core values of your company. 7. Briefly describe the business strategy of your company (or how your company competes successfully in the industry). 8. Write a job description and job specification for the position chosen in Step 4. It should include Job Title, Job Summary, Job Description, and Job Specification.

9. Develop a recruitment and selection plan to hire people for that position. Recruitment should include details of the recruitment sources, number of hires, number of candidates, estimated cost for each source, and timeline for each recruiting activity.

Selection should include details of the selection process, interview questions, and employment tests.

10. Develop an orientation and training plan for new hires in that position. It should include details of training objectives, training methods, topics, trainers, training venue, and training evaluation. Make sure you also mention the role of the Human Resources Department, the supervisor, and a mentor in assisting a new employee through the socialization process.

11. Develop a performance management plan for that position. It should include details of the performance appraisal process, performance objectives, appraisal frequency, appraisal method, and appraisal forms.

12. Develop a compensation package for that position. It should include the following components:

Base pay (base salary or hourly wage) Monetary rewards Mandatory and voluntary benefits You should also show that you have considered relevant employment law (such as minimum wage and mandatory benefits in Ontario) and salary surveys in the industry when developing this compensation package.