The functions of a human resources department, which is often termed the HR Department, is to provide the administrative function of maintaining employees at a place of business. A human resource department tends to be found at a company with a significant number of employees. Smaller firms, especially companies that have less than 50 employees, will tend not to have a full department dedicated
. to their employees. The human resources department will maintain records, remind employees of important dates within the company, help with arranging benefits, and provide guidance for employees that need help. The human resources will work with employees who need help with filing for disability or utilizing a government program. Human resources is also the department that an employee may turn to in case there is a substantial problem or difficulty faced by an employee with their immediate supervisor. Human resources fulfills a number of roles within a company, all of them internal to the functions of the company and assisting the employees with the administrative functions of being part of the organization.
