HR planning is a process managers use to make decisions about the best ways to allocate an organization’s operations budget and its people resources. As part of the HR planning process, managers review business objectives to forecast an organization’s demand for employees and observe market conditions to anticipate the future supply of talent.  

This module includes an overview of the Human Resources Management function and how Human Resources (HR) systems, methods, processes and procedures are typically organized and implemented by owners, manager, supervisors, and contractors. Your own HR strategy, as well as your HR processes and procedures will depend on the size and format of your workforce, as well as the goals of your organization.