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HR Helpdesk

An HR helpdesk is a service point for employees and managers to obtain answers or support on HR matters. It may operate through a portal, email, telephone or in-person service.

Example

An employee contacts the helpdesk about a missing payslip and receives guidance or a referral to payroll for further investigation.

What to keep in mind

A helpdesk should explain what it can handle and how to reach specialist support. Response speed matters, but a quick generic answer is not useful if the underlying issue remains unresolved.

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