ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENT IN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This article examines the organizational and legal aspects of employee assessment in HR management and describes the key elements of employee performance appraisal in the Administration of the Municipal Formation «City of Kursk». Conducting business appraisals as part of the municipal HR management appraisal process is governed by a number of regulatory legal acts defining the fundamental conditions for implementing such procedures for municipal employees. Certain differences in the intended purpose of these instruments do not preclude compliance with administrative regulations. The flexibility of business appraisals manifests itself in the ability to use broader criteria and various diagnostic methods, which is not precluded by administrative regulations for appraisal. Mandatory appraisal requirements regarding deadlines and procedures must be adhered to in relation to business appraisals to avoid administrative complications and eliminate the risk of professional conflicts. Tactical objectives of business assessments include identifying professional suitability, assessing the strength of business competencies, and developing an information base for personnel decisions. Strategic objectives should ideally include developing the professionalism of personnel potential, expanding the capacity of municipal government human capital, and improving the effectiveness of municipal management. From a legal perspective, business assessments are a legally established assessment tool aimed at assessing the professional qualities of employees. The authors identified key areas for setting goals in business assessments of municipal employees, described the main legal acts governing the assessment and certification process, examined the methodological elements of municipal employee certification, and presented the specifics of employee assessment and certification in the Administration of the Municipal Formation «City of Kursk».