This document provides an overview of key human resource management concepts and processes. It begins with the session objectives of introducing HRM, defining HRM functions, and understanding recruitment, training, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, and HR roles and responsibilities. It then defines HRM and describes common HR manager functions. The main HRM functions are outlined as manpower planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance appraisal, industrial relations, and employee services. Recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, compensation, benefits, and changing HR roles are then described in more detail.