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Nurturing Excellence: Key Aspects and KPIs for HR Director/Executive

Roger Knocker • Jan 31, 2024

Nurturing Excellence: Key Aspects and KPIs for HR Director/Executive


Important Aspects of HR Director/Executive Role


In the dynamic landscape of Human Resources (HR), the role of an HR Director/Executive is pivotal in

shaping and managing an organization's most valuable asset – its people. To gauge and ensure superior performance, specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential, tailored to the unique responsibilities of the HR Director/Executive. Let's delve into the crucial aspects of this role:


1. Workforce Cost Efficiency:

  • Monitor and optimize the efficiency of workforce costs to align with organizational budgets.
  • Implement strategies to ensure cost-effective talent acquisition, retention, and development.


2. Productivity Levels:

  • Measure and enhance overall productivity levels within the organization.
  • Establish KPIs that focus on individual and team productivity to drive performance improvements.


3. Capability Management:

  • Evaluate and enhance the capabilities of both management and employees.
  • Implement training and development programs to address skill gaps and promote continuous learning.


4. Ongoing Productivity Improvement:

  • Establish KPIs to measure ongoing improvements in productivity indicators.
  • Monitor and analyze trends to identify areas for continuous enhancement and efficiency.


5. Internal Service Levels and Project Management:

  • Ensure high internal service levels between the HR department and other business units.
  • Monitor the time, scope, and budget of HR-related projects and programs.


Enhance planning and forecast accuracy for areas under the control of the HR department. As the HR Director/Executive navigates through these critical aspects, it becomes imperative to establish robust KPIs that align with the organizational goals and contribute to the overall success of the company.

Download the list of KPI's for HR Director/Executive

Here are some suggested Key Performance Indicators


  • % Completed Projects with ROI (HR Director Initiatives)
  • % Projects on Time, Scope & Budget (HR Director Initiatives)
  • % Strategic Projects to All Projects (HR Director Initiatives)
  • $ Average $ Cost of Recruitment
  • % Operating Profit to Total Employee Costs
  • % Total Employee Cost to Operating Profit
  • % Total Employee Cost to Revenue
  • % Variance to Budgeted Overheads (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Overhead Forecast Accuracy - 1 mth (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Overhead Forecast Accuracy - 3 mth (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Overhead Forecast Accuracy - 6 mth (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Planning Deadlines Achieved (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Compliance with System Controls (HR Director Processes)
  • % Employee Satisfaction Score (HR Director Staff)
  • % Key-Staff Retention (HR Director Staff)
  • % Staff Turnover (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Staff Turnover of Top Performing Staff (HR Director Staff)
  • % Personal Capability/Training Achieved
  • % Skills Gap (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Staff Capability/Training Achieved (HR Director Staff)
  • % Agreed Succession Plans Implemented (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Appraisals Completed on Time (HR Director Staff)
  • % KPIs Benchmarked (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Reportees Capability/Training Achieved (HR Director Staff)
  • % Reportees KPIs Achieved (HR Director Staff)
  • % Reportees Personal Development Plans Completed (HR Director Staff)
  • % Reportees Personal Objectives Achieved (HR Director Staff)
  • % Training Plan Adherence (HR Director Staff)
  • % Absenteeism
  • % Employment Equity (South Africa) (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Affirmative Procurement Spend (South Africa) (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Strategic Risks Mitigated (HR Director Dept.)
  • % Overtime
  • % Personal Tasks Overdue
  • $ Employee Cost per Manufactured UOM
  • $ Employee Cost per Sales UOM
  • $ Overhead Cost per Sales UOM (HR Director Dept.)
  • $ Total Cost of HR per FTE
  • % Risks with Valid Mitigations

Feel free to sign up for the KPI spreadsheet to access these and additional KPIs in a structured format that offers better context.

Watch the video below to see what you will get and how to use the KPI spreadsheet to take the guesswork out of KPIs

Download the list of KPI's for HR Director/Executive
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