Sample Answer
I typically prioritize a concise HR scorecard aligned to business goals. For a mid‑sized organization (300–1,000 employees), my core metrics are: (1) voluntary turnover, (2) time‑to‑fill, (3) quality of hire, and (4) engagement index. For voluntary turnover, I segment by department, tenure, and critical roles. In my last role, we identified a spike to 24% in year‑1 turnover in Sales. Exit interview themes and manager feedback pointed to inadequate onboarding. We redesigned onboarding and buddy programs, which reduced year‑1 turnover to 14% in 12 months. Time‑to‑fill is tracked by role type and hiring manager. When we saw averages above 50 days for IT roles, I built a talent pipeline and introduced referral incentives, cutting it to 32 days. Quality of hire is measured via 6‑month performance ratings and retention. We adjusted sourcing channels and interview criteria based on patterns. Finally, engagement index trends guide our people initiatives; for instance, a 9‑point drop in “career development” led to implementing a career framework and internal mobility targets, improving that score by 6 points the next year.
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