Human Resources Sergeants

The HR Sergeant provides a broader framework for the Profession of Arms. The HR Sergeant is a unique individual that lives to service others before themselves. They are experts in their field that provides assistance to the Army Soldiers and adapts to the constant changes. HR Sergeants live by the Warrior Ethos and their dedication to the mission earns the respect of their peers and subordinates. Leading by example is a way of life for the HR Sergeant. Putting others before themselves, completing the required training in order to service others, and living by the Warrior Ethos and the NCO

| Explain how different organisational structures and management roles can impact on the HR Function (AC: 1.3)

2. Facts: Regardless of the type of military operation, HR support must focus on the performance of critical wartime tasks of personnel readiness management, personnel accountability, strength reporting, and personnel information management. A key note to remember is that military operations will change and the S-1 must be prepared to provide HR support regardless of the type of military operation. Failure to properly plan for HR support can have a serious impact not only on the commander’s ability to make military decisions based on personnel, but can also impact the readiness and

The role of a Human Resource department is ever changing in today’s volatile business environment. Over the years HR have become strong strategic partners within an organization by providing functions such as recruitment,

The role of a Human Resource department is ever changing in today’s volatile business environment. Over the years HR have become strong strategic partners within an

The Human Resource Sergeant’s Role in the Army Profession is to take care of our organization in preparing us for what is taking place now and what the future holds. As we quote the creed in stating, “I am an expert, and I am a professional”, we should be experts in our roles and carry out those roles as professionals. We are to take care of soldiers just the way we expect our leaders and counterparts to take care of us in their delegated professions. We play an integral part in everyday tasks and assignments. Similar to NCOs we are the “Backbone” of our organization.

As Human Resource Professionals our core competencies our very profession places us at the very heart of the profession of arms. HR Soldiers impact Soldiers careers every day.

HR professionals have to think carefully about what they are doing in the context of their organization and within the framework of recognised body of knowledge. They have to perform effectively in the sense of delivering advise, guidance and services that will help the organisation to achieve its goals.

Human resource (HR) leadership has always been difficult in challenging times, but the unique stressors facing organizations throughout the world today call for a new approach to HR

The downfall of HR data is the information system data isn’t always processed timely. The military is structured around numbers, percentages, and status reports. There are times information is manipulated reporting what the command requests to convey. For example, strength numbers might be slightly higher representing positive growth. However, there are held losses that are not reported, which could affect the overall percentage. The overall ratio is a misleadingly reality. In today’s newly developed force protection plan it may be slightly altered. I feel fake reporting doesn’t symbolize the Army’s true strength, readiness, and preparedness. The integrity and workforce ethic benefits our military and the strength of the Army’s

A substantive definition for profession has been elusive in the literature review; therefore, a profession can be constructively defined as a full-time, remunerated, services-oriented vocation governed by a code of ethics and based on

A HR professional is a leader that is skilled and trusted with a good character and knows their duties: charged with the responsibility of manning the force (Headquarters Department of the Army, 2010). An Army leader makes a highly moral discretionary judgement (Dempsey, 2010). Manning the force requires HR professionals (leaders) to make sound decisions every day.

The role of HR in the present scenario has undergone a sea change and its focus is on evolving such functional strategies which enable successful implementation of the major corporate strategies. In a way, HR and corporate strategies function in alignment. Today, HR works towards facilitating and improving the performance of the employees by building a conductive work environment and providing maximum opportunities to

The environment faced by HR management is a challenging one; changes are occurring rapidly across a wide range of

“To manage people well, companies should elevate HR to a position of power and primacy in the organization, and make sure HR people have the special qualities to help managers build leaders and careers.” (Jack Welch 2005: 98)