The HR Department of One

Build a Full-Service HR Function from the Ground Up

By Trade Stevens, M.S., SHRM-SCP, PHR

You're the only HR person in the building. You're managing employee issues, recruiting, benefits, compliance, and everything else that comes with running HR. And somehow, you're still expected to be strategic.

Sound familiar?

I've been there. I wrote The HR Department of One to help HR professionals like you build a stronger, more organized HR function without trying to do everything at once.

This practical, plain-spoken guide walks you through the essential areas of HR, from compliance and policies to recruiting, employee relations, performance management, culture, and strategic planning.

What's included?

·      99-page digital PDF ebook you can read on your computer, tablet, or other PDF-compatible device.

·      18 chapters covering the core responsibilities of a full-service HR function.

·      Practical toolkit featuring a 30/60/90-day plan, HR audit checklist, compliance calendar, sample policy starters, interview questions, HR metrics, vendor scorecard, and printable worksheets.

·      12-month HR maturity roadmap to help you move from reacting to problems toward building more consistent, proactive HR practices.

Whether you're the first HR hire at a growing organization, an HR manager handling the entire function, or an experienced professional trying to bring structure to a department, this book gives you a practical starting point.

I'm Trade Stevens, a senior HR executive with more than 18 years of CHRO-level experience across multiple sectors. I created this guide to share practical approaches to the challenges solo HR professionals face every day.

You don't need to build a perfect HR department overnight. You need a blueprint, not another binder.

Start building an HR function that works, even when you're the only person in it.

Please note: This ebook is an educational resource, not legal advice. Employment laws vary by location and change over time. Verify current requirements and consult qualified professionals when appropriate.