The Job Description of an HRM

Human Resources Manager (HRM) is a multifaceted position that requires knowledge of hiring and staff practices and laws. From hiring new staff to ensuring their paperwork for employee benefits and compliance are in order, the human resources manager often oversees an entire office of employees, including a group of human resources employees that help the manager ensure all proper protocols are followed. The job requirements for an HRM are varied depending on the company they work for, however several areas of work are typically observed.

Employee Management (Hiring And Firing)

A Human Resources Manager is responsible for the hiring of new employees. Oftentimes these managers will oversee the potential new hire's resume credentials while actively participating in job interviews, or assign other personnel to perform the interview under his supervision. Human resources managers may decide what job ads to place, how they are worded, the requirements listed and so forth and where to place these listings (online, newspapers, local dailies, various other sources.) This same manager will also be responsible for firing an employee who fails in the performance of the job for which she was hired or acts in a way unbecoming of a company employee.

Employee Benefits Management

The Human Resources Manager constantly monitors benefits available within the organization, ensuring that the company and the employee benefit from the best possible options (health, eye, dental, life insurance and any other benefits the firm may offer.) for the price being paid. The HRM may review company benefits on a yearly basis to determine if the best package is currently in place. HRMs must also make clear instructions available to company employees so they understand the benefits to which they are entitled and how to exercise them through provided documentation. HRMs also typically deal with employee 401k plans and other retirement options offered by the organization.

Employee Safety/Welfare

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for ensuring that company policies provide the safest possible environment for their employees. Many HRMs participate in instituting wellness programs for employees to ensure continued health, attendance and productivity. This aspect may involve training employees about safety procedures and ensuring proper equipment is provided for use by company employees.

Motivational and Performance Based Monitoring

Human Resources Managers will often either give lectures and presentations that are set to motivate employees, or arrange that motivational professionals give these. If the company is investing in improved systems and products to outdo their competition, it is wise to get employees involved. These lectures are meant to foster a positive tone that showcases the company's ability to generate profits, to compete in the marketplace and, as a result, to allow people to keep their jobs. HRMs assist in performance monitoring that is used to gauge how well or poorly each employee is performing her duties. Tests and analysis result in raises, bonuses and other rewards on the one hand, or demotions, suspensions and possibly termination on the other.

Determine Employee Satisfaction

In some organizations the HRM will be the person who receives and responds to employee suggestions or asks for employee feedback about how the company is operating and what the company can do to improve the company-employee relationship. In this role the HRM must be able to deal well with conflict-resolution scenarios for minor and major problems.

Community Outreach

Human Resources Managers will often deal directly with the public, offering assistance to local sports teams, churches and other non-for-profit organizations, while helping the organization increase their local and national profile.

Organizational Relationship Building

Human Resources Managers must build relationships with recruitment agencies, headhunters and educational outlets to ensure the best talent is recruited to work in their company's available positions. This responsibility often includes developing new relationships with outside agencies and fostering relationships already created. This manager wants to foster positive buzz about the company to attract possible new hires.

References

• Buzzle: Human Resource Manager Job Description
• Department Of Labor: Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists
• State University: Human Resources Manager: Definition Of Work