Human Resources Manager Job Description

Human Resources Manager Job profile and description

As the name suggests human resource deals with people working in an organization or company. Human resource management is the department in the company that deals exclusively with employee affairs. A human resource manager is responsible for the hiring, training, remuneration and general management of the people working in the organization.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Identification of staff vacancies and advertising of employment opportunities in the organization.
• Supervise, plan, direct and coordinate employees’ performance.
• In charge of recruitment, training and induction of new staff.
• Responsible for resolving disputes among the employees and between the employees and the organization.
• Makes recommendations on promotion and appraisals.
• Represents personnel in board meetings in the organization.
• Motivates employees and plans activities like team building that will build employee morale.

Skills and specifications

• Must be an excellent leader and have the ability to command respect from personnel that he/she will be in charge of.
• Must be tact to handle conflicts well.
• Must be well organized.
• Must be a good communicator.

Education and qualifications

Minimum degree in human resource management.

A master’s degree is an added advantage for job seekers in this career.