What are the major differences between Humar resource and general administration job? If I am HR assistant or administrative assistant than wht is the difference betwen both of them? Thanks
From Pakistan, Karachi
From Pakistan, Karachi
Zainab:
First we need to understand what is HR and Admin; these two are different at their level, HR is nothing in general taking care of all the HR activities and Admin is in different ways providing facilities, vendor management, security management etc
some of the HR functions:
Recruitment, Training and Development, Compensation and benefits, Employee Relations, performance Mgt.....and so on
I hope you had a clear idea about HR and Admin
Thanks
- Mirza
From Saudi Arabia, Jiddah
First we need to understand what is HR and Admin; these two are different at their level, HR is nothing in general taking care of all the HR activities and Admin is in different ways providing facilities, vendor management, security management etc
some of the HR functions:
Recruitment, Training and Development, Compensation and benefits, Employee Relations, performance Mgt.....and so on
I hope you had a clear idea about HR and Admin
Thanks
- Mirza
From Saudi Arabia, Jiddah
Plz guys we need your more inputs to better understand the difference in HR & Administration.
From Pakistan, Karachi
From Pakistan, Karachi
Dear Friend,
HR Assistant means to work in core HR activities. Core HR activities are Recruitment, Development part, Training Part, Developing Future potential, Performance management, Performance apparaisal etc.
Administrative assistant works are Time office, security, office works management, employee welfare etc.
Regards
From India, Delhi
HR Assistant means to work in core HR activities. Core HR activities are Recruitment, Development part, Training Part, Developing Future potential, Performance management, Performance apparaisal etc.
Administrative assistant works are Time office, security, office works management, employee welfare etc.
Regards
From India, Delhi
Zainab,
depends entirely on the job activities.
i have an able assistant who does both the tasks and yet his rank doesnt reflect either of the two titles.
in small cos diferentiators are low. they want somebody with a smattering of all skills. as company grows they can afford hriring experts for some of the affairs.
i have a doubt whether "time office and welfare activities " can be rightly clubbed in HR domain.
admin would involve facilities mgmt, liasoning etc. people may ask security guards at gates to keep a check on attendance registers etc however thgey cant be put in HR
surya
From India, Delhi
depends entirely on the job activities.
i have an able assistant who does both the tasks and yet his rank doesnt reflect either of the two titles.
in small cos diferentiators are low. they want somebody with a smattering of all skills. as company grows they can afford hriring experts for some of the affairs.
i have a doubt whether "time office and welfare activities " can be rightly clubbed in HR domain.
admin would involve facilities mgmt, liasoning etc. people may ask security guards at gates to keep a check on attendance registers etc however thgey cant be put in HR
surya
From India, Delhi
Mr. Zainab Ali,
I am very happy to see all of your comments on the Difference between Human Resource Management and Administration functions. Some folks replied to you that HR functions are different from Human Resource. To some extent, it can be acceptable, but indeed there is a slight difference between these two. They are managing the workforce and enabling employees to work without any interruption by obtaining potential performance to attain the objectives of the organization. In HR, the welfare of an employee occupies a major portion, where administration does not cover.
Functions like Manpower planning, recruitment, wage and salary administration, Industrial relations, Training and development, performance appraisals, rewards, and security are covered under Administration functions.
When it comes to the Human Resource functions: Human resource enriches Administration functions with a quality approach keeping in view organizational and individual development.
- Human resource planning (strategic HRP)
- Talent acquisition (Head Hunting, etc., and selection processes)
- Job analysis
- Training and Development
- Performance/Potential Appraisal (other appraisal tools)
- Payroll administration (Time management, Leave management, Payroll)
- Policy Development and implementation
- Employee Relations
- Employee welfare (Housekeeping also to be covered)
- Employee counseling
- Employee Benefits (compensation and benefits)
- Career planning and development
- Organizational change/Development
- Employee statutory issues
I have not covered exactly but it can give you a clear picture to understand the difference between admin and HR.
Srinivas
From India, Hyderabad
I am very happy to see all of your comments on the Difference between Human Resource Management and Administration functions. Some folks replied to you that HR functions are different from Human Resource. To some extent, it can be acceptable, but indeed there is a slight difference between these two. They are managing the workforce and enabling employees to work without any interruption by obtaining potential performance to attain the objectives of the organization. In HR, the welfare of an employee occupies a major portion, where administration does not cover.
Functions like Manpower planning, recruitment, wage and salary administration, Industrial relations, Training and development, performance appraisals, rewards, and security are covered under Administration functions.
When it comes to the Human Resource functions: Human resource enriches Administration functions with a quality approach keeping in view organizational and individual development.
- Human resource planning (strategic HRP)
- Talent acquisition (Head Hunting, etc., and selection processes)
- Job analysis
- Training and Development
- Performance/Potential Appraisal (other appraisal tools)
- Payroll administration (Time management, Leave management, Payroll)
- Policy Development and implementation
- Employee Relations
- Employee welfare (Housekeeping also to be covered)
- Employee counseling
- Employee Benefits (compensation and benefits)
- Career planning and development
- Organizational change/Development
- Employee statutory issues
I have not covered exactly but it can give you a clear picture to understand the difference between admin and HR.
Srinivas
From India, Hyderabad
To provide more clarification, I would say that administration simply means help or assistance. Administration ensures that all functions, jobs, or tasks work smoothly. Therefore, HR administration is responsible for ensuring that all HR functions and jobs, such as training, recruiting, payroll, and stationery handling, work seamlessly. For example, arranging training sessions and providing all the necessary stationery, space, or materials used in training are tasks carried out by HR Administration.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
The comments given by SVS Rana & Nilesh Grasia are clearer in terms of the difference between HR & Administration. Srivinas has made a confusing statement about both. He covered many points about HR & Admin but related them incorrectly. For example, functions like Manpower planning, recruitment, wage and salary administration, Industrial relations, Training and development, performance appraisals, rewards, and security, he categorized under Administration, while all these are generally handled or managed by the HR Department.
Arvind Rana, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Arvind Rana, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Chakri. I am presently working as a time office assistant at L&T Construction. I have 6 years of experience. However, I am not interested in continuing in this role. Therefore, I am seeking your suggestions on a better path for growth that aligns with my experience and contributes to my professional development.
Please kindly advise.
Thank you.
From India, Chennai
My name is Chakri. I am presently working as a time office assistant at L&T Construction. I have 6 years of experience. However, I am not interested in continuing in this role. Therefore, I am seeking your suggestions on a better path for growth that aligns with my experience and contributes to my professional development.
Please kindly advise.
Thank you.
From India, Chennai
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