Imagine you have been hired to head the HR department for a young travel agency with 150 employees. The agency's previous HR head quit after only one year. After working there for a month, you realize why the previous person quit. The HR department does not have a clear mission and function. Also, the agency is growing and wants to hire 50 more employees, and you want to hire another staff member to help you in recruitment.

Create a plan that will help the HR department accomplish this job growth.

Write a report of no more than 1,250 words summarizing your plans. Your paper must include the following information:

• The functions and challenges in the HR department in fulfilling this strategy
• The purpose of HR metrics and their effect on senior management
• How the HR planning process will be applied
• A determination of a strategic HR plan
• Recruitment and selection methods

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines