Professionals in human resource development have several hats. They improve staff morale and contribute to a better team dynamic. In addition, they manage hiring, payroll, benefits, compensation, and compliance. Joining the HR department doesn’t have to be intimidating, though. Not with this handy manual at your side that covers all the essentials, from HR’s function in businesses to the traits that all professionals should strive for. I’ll also go over some of the main tasks that HR teams complete, important ideas, and free resources that are available to you. All of these can assist you in entering the field and avoiding the most typical career mistakes. A sampling of some of the contents in this HR handbook may be seen here.