The role of an organisation's HR function is to help the organisation achieve its stated objectives throught the best use of its employees. Therefore, the basis for the Human Resource strategy is the Organisational strategy. It is the responsibility of the Senior Management Team, led by the Human Resource Director, to develop the Human Resource strategy. However, it is important that all HR staff and line manager understand the strategy, as they will be responsible for its day-to-day implementation.
There are a variety of inputs into the Human Resource Strategy, as illustrated in the map below:
Guidelines for Developing a Human Resource strategy are available, which could also be adapted for use in developing a reward (or other) strategy as required.