Job Description of a Staffing Manager

Staffing managers liaise between employees and employers.

Staffing managers, also known as human resources managers, oversee the HR department, recruit staff, create policy and consult with corporations to identify the best way to achieve the company's goal. Most staffing managers have a bachelor's degree in a business-related field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a much higher than average need for staffing managers as of 2010.

Role

Staffing managers are the bridge between employees and employers. They try to find the most beneficial arrangement for both.

Types

Staffing managers usually focus on employment recruiting, but can specialize in a variety of roles, including benefit administration, interviewing, job analysis and training.

Features

Staffing managers should have strong multitasking skills, excellent people skills and good attention to detail.

Considerations

Staffing and HR managers typically need continuing education to stay abreast of current city, state, federal and international laws relating to their industry.

Benefits

As of May 2009, the annual median salary for a recruitment HR manager was $54,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

References

• My Pursuit: Human Resource Manager / Staffing Manager
• BLS: Human Resource Managers
• BLS: Occupational Employment and Wages: Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists