Human resource managers and directors
Description
Human resource managers and directors plan, organise and direct the personnel, training and industrial relations policies of organisations, advise on resource allocation and utilisation problems, measure the effectiveness of an organisation’s systems, methods and procedures and advise on, plan and implement procedures to improve utilisation of labour, equipment and materials.
Tasks
- Determines staffing needs
- Oversees the preparation of job descriptions, drafts advertisements and interviews candidates
- Oversees the monitoring of employee performance and career development needs
- Provides or arranges for provision of training courses
- Undertakes industrial relations negotiations with employees’ representatives or trades unions
- Develops and administers salary, health and safety and promotion policies
- Examines and reports on company and departmental structures, chains of command, information flows, etc. and evaluates efficiency of existing operations
- Considers alternative work procedures to improve productivity
- Stays abreast of relevant legislation, considers its impact on the organisation’s HR strategy and recommends appropriate action
Educational Requirements
There are no pre-set entry standards, although entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience is important and internal promotion to management is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Apprenticeships are available. NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.
