What Does an HR Manager Do?
Human Resource Managers are responsible for organizing and overseeing the administrative and staffing functions within an organization. Their duties include managing the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring processes for new employees, and handling training and benefits administration for existing staff. Additionally, Human Resource Managers contribute significantly to strategic planning with the executive leadership team.
HR Manager Responsibilities
- Evaluates and enhances HR policies and procedures.
- Acts as a bridge between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Develops salary recommendations and coordinates data analysis for reviewing salaries and position modification requests, working closely with supervisors.
- Provides guidance to managers on addressing employee performance issues, enhancing morale, and implementing recognition programs.
- Assists with implementing all facets of talent management, including talent acquisition, development, performance management, onboarding, and employee engagement.
- Manages learning and development programs for existing employees.
- Supervises the benefits administration process.
HR Manager Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 7 years of proven HR experience is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven expertise across all HR functional areas; PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
- Thorough understanding of current employment laws and government regulations pertaining to HR functions.
- Highly skilled in MS Office Suite with expertise in HRIS applications.
