The TOTAL HR MANUAL development is a never ending
assignment. It needs updating every six months.
At the initial stage, it could take upto six months at least
to complete the manual/ handbook for a full time person,
even if you employ an outside expert.
On your own, with additional responsibilities, it will much
longer time.My suggestion is
-in addition seek a local expert
You will need this network of help to do a good job.
I think you got a list of elements for HR manual, you should
sit with your boss
-analyse the list
-set the priority [ 1st. lot, 2nd. lot, 3rd. lot etc ]
-discuss the need for HO support, to uniform the approach
-discuss the need for local expert
etc
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Your priorities could be [ my best guess]
-personnel records
-various forms required
-access control
-workplace rules
-employee hiring
-job descriptions
-employment applications
-interviewing applicants
-payroll administration
-training [ induction / orientation/development]
-employee handbook
You/ Your boss should agree to the priority list.
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I can understand / fully appreciate your position in the
organization.
-your company is new.
-you are new
-most people in the organization are new
-also you are a female [ under indian condition]
-HR is an unknown to some extent
-for some HR is still a personnel department
etc
You should be mindful of these.
You need a high level of energy/ flexibility/ adaptability.
You need to use your interpersonal skills to the best
and highest level.
You need to take a neutral position.
You have no enemies nor friends.
You need to avoid office gossip / maintain a high level
of confidentiality, because you deal with a lot of
personal data.
Initially , you need to develop a profile of all individuals
and manage each on their merits.
FOR A START,
-understand the organization
-understand the organization structure
-understand the organization systms
-understand the organization politics/influential people
-understand the organization / individual roles
-understand the organization / positions
-understand the individual job descriptions
-understand the job/ job specifications
etc
To win confidence / trust,
you need to show credibility/ functional knowledge level.
Initially, please do not rush with too many things.
Take one thing at a time and do a thorough job.
Everything must be done right at the first time.
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I had given some help to another person from new delhi,
who is in a similar position like yourself.
SHE HAS DONE A TERRIFIC JOB. IF YOU WANT , YOU
CAN CONTACT HER---MENTION MY NAME.
REKHA BHATIA
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GOOD LUCK
REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM