Organisation Structure

Organisation Structure refers to how roles, authority and reporting relationships are arranged within an organization. It defines who reports to whom and how teams are grouped.

What is Organisation Structure

An organisation structure is the formal system that outlines job roles, departmental groupings and hierarchies. It makes responsibilities clear and supports efficient decision making and communication.

How Does it Work

The structure maps reporting lines and spans of control. Common types include functional, divisional and matrix models. Changes to structure affect hiring, payroll setup and compliance obligations.

Practical Usage in HR and Workforce Management

HR uses organisation structure to design job descriptions, assign payroll codes, ensure regulatory compliance and plan workforce needs. Recruiters and hiring managers use it to define authority and promotion paths.

Examples and Use Cases

• Aligning a new team after a merger to reporting lines and payroll groups
• Restructuring into a matrix model to support cross functional projects
• Defining approval workflows for salary changes and compliance audits

Related HR Concepts

Closely related terms include org chart, organizational design, reporting lines, span of control, job design and workforce planning.