The Human Resources (HR) department is responsible for the management of the polytechnic workforce. Recruiting, selection and induction of new employees are primary responsibilities of the human resources team. This part of the job often entails advertising open positions, interviewing and hiring candidates. Leave management is also a key function of the human resources department. The human resources department ensures that the institution operates in compliance with all labour laws. The department complies with set of rules and regulations in line with employment. Another key function of HR department is the managing of employee relations. When there is a dispute or misunderstanding between employees or between employees and a supervisor, it is the human resource officers who mediate the situation by following grievance handling and procedures. Employees are encouraged to bring relational problems to the attention of the human resources staff for resolution. Not only is the department involved in transfers and regarding but also in promotions. Disciplinary issues, conditions of services are also responsibilities of the human resource department and it also plays a significant role in discharges.