Human Resources (HR) Functions are those tasks aimed at optimizing the use of an organization’s most valuable resources: its people. With HR, a business is able to realize the highest potential of its workforce and ensure it’s aligned with all organizational goals. HR functions include recruitment and selection, employee relations, training and development, payroll management, performance management, reward and recognition, and more. In short, these are the vital functions needed to attract, develop, manage, and retain the best talent available so that businesses can meet their objectives.