2. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
trained person responsible for the placement of employees in the right
position, training and orientation of employees, addressing grievances
and solving conflicts, ensuring safety and security of employees,
looking after promotions and appraisals of employees, and aiming at
the retention of valuable employees in the organisation and also acts as
a link between the management and the employees; he communicates
the management’s policies and instructions to employees as well as
employee’s grievances and queries to the management.
3. HOW TO BECOME A HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER?
• Human resources managers need to be highly motivated, organized,
and ethical as well as possess good leadership skills. It's also
important for these managers to have the right training and
education to perform their duties effectively.
• Candidates typically need a combination of education and several
years of related work experience to become a human resources
manager. Although positions typically require a bachelor’s degree,
some require a master’s degree.
4. Degree requirements for HR managers
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in HR plus IRPM
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) focuses on mastery of skills relating to
the technical and operational functions of HR management.
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) is intended for HR
managers who work in employee learning and performance.
• Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is designed for HR
professionals who work in talent management.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) is meant for senior management
or HR directors who want to take their skills and training to the next level.
• Senior SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) prepares people to be leaders in
HR management and focuses on employee performance and efficiency.
5. QUALITIES REQUIRED TO BECOME A HR MANAGER
Henry fayol categorized as
a) Physical- health, vigor (energy, strength), address
b) Mental- ability to understand, learn, judge & adaptable
c) Moral – firmness, responsible, initiative, loyal, dignity (self-respect)
d) Educational- subject knowledge about function performed
e) Technical- peculiar knowledge on function
f) Experience – arising from work proper.
Others:
• Alert mentally, competent to take quick decision, honesty & integrity,
patience, good leader, socially responsible, good communicator, courteous
(well mannered)
6. REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS TO BECOME A HR MANAGER
• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR Executive
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at
all levels of the company
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Degree in Human Resources or related field
7. WHAT DOES A HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER DO?
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff
• Supervising disputes and overseeing disciplinary procedures
• Handling employee relations
• Ensuring safety and health on the job
• Managing employee benefit and compensation programs
8. • HR development: Conducts training sessions and on boarding for new
and seasoned employees
• Workforce planning and employment: Helps to find new talent for
the company
• Employee relations: Helps negotiate union contracts, resolve
grievances, and negotiate collective bargaining agreements and is
responsible for employee involvement, engagement programs, and
similar employee-related roles
• Risk management: Conducts inspections, maintains accident records,
develops health and safety programs, and works to ensure the well-
being of all employees
• Total rewards: Oversees employee compensation and benefits
programs
9. HR MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned
with the overall business strategy
• Bridging management and employee relations by addressing
demands, grievances or other issues
• Managing the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development,
engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and
procedures across the organization
10. • Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high
performance
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR
metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
