Strategic Human Resource Management Practices

Strategic planning allows human resources professionals to align department activities with the overall
goals of the organization. This function involves activities that contribute to the growth of a business.
Compensation professionals participate in strategic planning by analyzing existing compensation plans,
forecasting trends in compensation and determining how changes in the compensation field will affect
the organization.
Recruitment professionals participate in succession planning, which refers to the process of identifying
employment openings and carrying out activities designed to fill those openings. Training professionals
participate in strategic planning by offering training programs that prepare employees to fill future
staffing needs.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Human resources professionals must abide by state and federal employment laws such as the Americans
with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, National Labor
Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act. HR professionals who engage in this function maintain legal
files and ensure that company decisions comply with applicable laws. This reduces the risk of lawsuits
based on a lack of compliance with employment and labor laws.
Ongoing Perform