There was an increase in poor performance of human resource functions which led to negative consequences for an organization. Human resource departments were responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of an organization, including payroll, benefit administration, recruitment, and employee relations. Poor human resource management could lead to employee conflict, lack of recognition, inadequate training, and poor team building, among other issues. These issues could result in employee dissatisfaction, high turnover rates, and low morale. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the influence of HR record documentation practice on the performance of the human resource function at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya. The study was guided by The Life cycle Model. The target population entailed employees of MTRH. 1 human resources manager, 3 benefits administrators, 18 health administrative officers, 86 training and development manager, 6 recruiter, 1 employee relations specialist and 65 HRIS Specialist. Therefore, the total accessible population was 180 respondents. The sample size of 124 respondents were drawn using the Yamane formula. The sample size was selected using the stratified sampling technique, with the strata representing the cadre of the employees. The study then employed the simple random sampling technique to collect data from 124 hospital staff using questionnaires. The main data collection instrument for the current study was questionnaires. A pilot-test was conducted in Kapsabet Referral Hospital to determine the validity and reliability of the research instruments. To establish the validity of the data collection instruments, the research instruments were given to supervisors and experts in the field of human resources. The reliability of the instrument was tested through the use of the Cronbach Alpha value, that is, to establish the reliability of the questionnaire. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptively, data was analyzed using frequency, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Inferentially, data was analyzed using correlation and multiple regression models. The analyzed data was presented in the form of tables. The study results in revealed that there was a positive linear effect of HR record documentation practice on performance of the Human resource function (?1=0.119, p=0.019). The study concluded that information documented are easily accessed by relevant authorities on the HR record documentation practice on the performance of the Human resource function. The management Moi Teaching and referral hospital should always have a proper planning of documentation which is well established.
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