Atuação da área de recursos humanos: uma avaliação sobre as possíveis contribuições para o alcance das metas organizacionais

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the contributions of the Human Resources (HR) department to the achievement of organizational goals in an agricultural cooperative. The research is based on the understanding that HR can play a strategic role by aligning people management practices with institutional objectives and cooperative principles. To this end, a literature review was conducted on the cooperative model, the fundamentals of people management, and the strategic roles of HR in the contemporary organizational context. The investigation adopted a quantitative approach and involved the application of a structured questionnaire to senior management and managers of an agricultural cooperative located in the northwest region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with the aim of capturing perceptions about the positioning of the HR department, its degree of alignment with organizational strategy, and its effectiveness in processes such as communication, talent development, and organizational culture. The results indicate that, although the HR area is recognized as important, there are still challenges to consolidating its role as a strategic agent. The study proposes improvements in people management practices and emphasizes the importance of integrating cooperative values into HR policies, fostering greater synergy between departments and contributing to the organization's sustainability.