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Job Description for Human Resource

Manager
The responsibility of coordinating the employees and communicating the company
policies to them could be the job description for human resource manager in short. The
role of a human resource manager has diversified in recent years which has resulted in
the formation of a separate discipline called human resource management.

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The field of human resource management which was earlier referred to as personnel
management takes a coherent and strategic approach to manage the employees. The
objective or purpose of HRM is to manage the employees both individually and
collectively in such a manner that they are able to contribute to the process of achieving
business objectives set by the organization.

Job Description for Human Resource Manager

The job description of a human resource manager includes many different and interesting
functions. He has to shoulder responsibilities such as recruitment, training, development,
employee counseling and performance management. Nowadays the job of a human
resource manager has become a specialized profession and requires highly qualified
personnel for the position.

Nature of Work
The human resource manager has to be in constant touch with the employees of the
company. He provides advice to the staff, supervisors and trains them in various aspects.
He has to coordinate the process of recruiting and training. He needs to conduct
employee performance reviews and should also inform the employees about the policies
of the company. The need to keep employees informed in order to facilitate decision
making is also one of the prime functions of the human resource manger.

Responsibilities
The job description of a human resource manager could be presented clearly through the
explanation of his responsibilities. The responsibilities of a human resource manager are
as follows.

• The main responsibilities of a human resource manager includes conducting


interviews, job postings and employee offers.
• He needs to keep in touch with recruitment agencies, local organizations,
educational institutions, etc.
• To guide the managers and other employees in matters related to career
development, staffing initiatives, employee relations, workplace ethics and
performance management. For this to happen systematically, the manager may
needs to conduct seminars, arrange meetings and provide the employees with
suitable training.
• The human resource manager has to deal with the top management along with the
staff and employees of the company. He acts as a bridge between these sections in
order to facilitate smooth functioning of the operations of the company.
• The collection of HR metrics, analysis of the data, properly collating it, reporting
the data and finally identification of trends is also one of the responsibilities of the
human resource manager.
• He conducts orientation programs for employee motivation in order to direct them
towards the organizational goals.
• Planning, supervising and coordinating the activities related to employment, labor
relations, compensation and employee relations.
• Designing and organizing employee training programs for safety issues, language
training and health, etc.
• Investigation and reporting of the industrial accidents if any, that take place in the
company.
• Conducting exit interviews during employee terminations and resignations.
• In order to determine the reasons or causes behind personnel problems, the human
resource manager needs to analyze the statistical data and generate reports. Based
on the reports generated, he can provide recommendations to improve company
policies.
• Designing, developing and administering special projects like savings bond
programs, pay equity, employee awards, day care, etc., are also some of the
additional responsibilities of a human resource manager.
• The human resource manager has to study and understand the arbitration
decisions, legislation and collective bargaining contracts in order to assess the
trends in the industry.
The human resource manager has to shoulder many different responsibilities in a
company. Apart from the routine work, he has to be proactive in his approach towards
dealing with employees and the management. The communication skills that he has
mastered over the years play an important role in maintaining the balance between the
employee demands and the company obligations. In short, the role of a human resource
manager is crucial in any company. The above article provides in short the job
description for human resource manager. The responsibilities in the field of human
resource management are however unlimited, and the human resource manager should
always be ready to work in a dynamic and 24/7 work environment.

HR Manager Responsibilities and Duties

In the following article, we will go over few of the important human resource manager -
job description. After reading and understanding about these HR manager
responsibilities, perhaps you can get an insight on how challenging, yet intriguing the
work environment can be.

Recruitment Procedure: One of the initial responsibilities of HR manager is recruiting


efficient employees for the company that will deliver to the best of their abilities. As the
recruitment procedure can be quite expensive for the company, it is imperative not to
make an error during the process.

Hiring Employees: Hiring is also one of the most important duty of the HR manager, be
it long term or short term. Every individual has unique set of talents, educational
background, and skills that can benefit an organization. Keeping that in mind, a HR
manager should possess an eye for searching these talented people for the company's
growth.

Training & Developing Employees: The new employees or the old employees entering
new departments need to undergo employee training for their specific roles. The HR
manager has to take care of the training needs of employees, so that no compatibility
issue arises with the work assigned later on.

Organization Development: This is again one of the key areas where the HR manager
has to execute to the fullest. Development of an organization is a responsibility which
includes peculiar organizational culture, making the team more effective by introducing
events intervening employees in a formal, and informal way; thus impacting the business.
Promoting employees' growth and maintaining a congenial atmosphere at work increases
the overall growth of the company.

Bridge for Communication: A HR manager holds a significant role in reducing the gap
between the employees and the employer. Communication in terms of change
management, work relationships and environment, interviews and relevant questions,
taking actions regarding discipline, resolving conflicts between workers, and
acknowledging employees for their hard work by giving out certificates and rewards, etc.
Employee Performance: HR manager evaluates performances of the employees and
determines the appropriate wages, bonuses, employee performance appraisals, and wage
increase. He/she has to note the key performance indicators set for each employee and
assess them accordingly. Assessment of employee performance works in both the
company's and the employees' advantage, making the HR manager responsibilities
increase furthermore.

Consultation for Employees: In case of any issues or misunderstandings, the HR


manager has to come into play and neutralize the scenario. HR manager also suffices the
role of being a mentor or helping employees cope up with bad bosses. He/she helps
inspire and motivate employees and builds their spirits to enhance their performance and
productivity.

Advocating Company Policies: HR manager can create policies if and when there is
confusion regarding behavior, handling situations, harassments and sexual harassments,
making rules that are standard to other organizations, and for the current organization;
along with considering fair treatment of employees.

Wages and Benefits: HR manager has the power to decide the wages offered to an
employee or to a new recruit. Human resources management decides the break-up of
salary and benefits the employee can avail during the tenure of work with the
organization. Benefits may include travel allowances, HRA (Health Reimbursement
Arrangements), medical, etc.

Teamwork and Team Spirit: HR manager helps in building a team effective for
working under circumstances and makes sure that right people are included in the team,
minimizing conflicts and increasing productivity.

Relations Amongst Employees: One of the fundamental HR manager responsibilities


and duties is to implicate fair labor laws and policy, hiring disabled people. He should
work in congruence with the US Department of Labor, Family and Medical Leave Act,
managing paid, casual leaves and so on. Treating each and every employee fairly in the
company brings a positive attitude in them. Also, to help the organization grow more
smoothly and swiftly, there should be competitive programs like performance
management, compensations, benefit programs, etc. When employees are happy to be
with each other and with the company, the results automatically show.

Significance of Strategies: The HR manager designs strategies complementing the long


term needs and growth of the company. The needs of the employees and the demands of
a particular organization should be met in unison. He not only aligns the business goals,
but also communicates effectively to accomplish the company's business plans and
overall objectives.

Other than the above mentioned HR manager responsibilities, there are various other
roles and HR manager duties in an organization like, security, handling travel and tickets,
records management, etc. The HR manager is the soul of the organization. He plays a
major role in the development and growth of employees, along with the company as a
whole.

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