Some people feel that Lean Six Sigma training is not useful for HR professionals. HR folks work mostly with communication, motivation, appraisal, etc. There is little data usage and more EQ usage. 

We may look at it this way. Do the following have a role to play in an HR professional's profile? 

• Data driven decision making


• Problem solving


• Process improvement.

If any of the above three seems relevant, there is a case for usage of Lean Six Sigma. 

I completely agree with VK... in addition, one can utilize the structured methodology of Lean Six Sigma in following HR activities.

1) Reduce Appraisal cycle time
2) Improve E-SAT
3) Reduce Recruitment cycle time
4) Better utilization of resources
5) Employee Query resolution Accuracy/Turnaround times
6) Payroll process improvements
and many more....

As VK mentioned, one needs to see the process/activity behind HR function. In my view, Lean Six Sigma is applicable rather can be utilized across functions and industries.

Hope this helps...