Why is payroll a part of HR?

They have to be managed like any other resource so it only makes sense for that management to include paying for the rent of that human body/mind.

Because it’s Human Resources…

Humans are a resource for companies, the same way printer toner, office space, or anything else. They have to be managed like any other resource so it only makes sense for that management to include paying for the rent of that human body/mind.

You’re nothing special, you’re just a resource to make money for the company.