Primary Responsibilities of a Human Resource Manager

 

Primary Responsibilities of a Human Resource Manager


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Responsibilities of a Human Resource Manager

A human resource manager has two basic functions: overseeing department functions and managing employees. That's why human resources managers must be well-versed in each of the human resources disciplines – compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations, and recruitment and selection. Core competencies for HR management include solid communication skills, and decision-making capabilities based on analytical skills and critical thought processes.

Overall Responsibilities of Human Resource Managers

Human resource managers have strategic and functional responsibilities for all of the HR disciplines. A human resource manager has the expertise of an HR generalist combined with general business and management skills. In large organizations, a human resource manager reports to the human resource director or a C-level human resource executive.

In smaller companies, some HR managers perform all of the department's functions or work with an HR assistant or generalist that handles administrative matters. Regardless of the size of department or the company, a human resource manager should have the skills to perform every HR function, if necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

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Human resource managers provide guidance and direction to compensation and benefits specialists. Within this discipline, human resources managers develop strategic compensation plans, align performance management systems with compensation structure and monitor negotiations for group health care benefits. (Mayhew, 2019)

Examples of human resource manager responsibilities include monitoring Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, and adherence to confidentiality provisions for employee medical files. Human resource managers for small companies might also conduct open enrollment for employees' annual elections pertaining to health care coverage.

Training and Development

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Employee training and development includes new hire orientation, leadership training and professional development. Human resource managers conduct periodic needs assessments to determine when training is necessary, and the type of training necessary to improve performance and productivity. They examine employee performance records to identify areas where employees could improve through job skills training or employee development, such as seminars or workshops on leadership techniques. (Mayhew, 2019)

Effective Employee Relations



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Although the employee relations specialist is responsible for investigating and resolving workplace issues, the human resource manager has ultimate responsibility for preserving the employer-employee relationship through effective employee relations strategies. An effective employee relations strategy contains specific steps for ensuring the overall well-being of employees. It also ensures that employees have a safe working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. Human resource managers for small businesses conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee complaints.

References

Mayhew, 2019. Responsibilities of a Human Resource Manager. Human Resource Plans, 1(14), pp.13-18.

 

 

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  2. Chamila Thilakaratne (LMU, ESOFT MBA Batch #24)May 6, 2022 at 7:05 AM

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  3. PrasadMay 6, 2022 at 9:21 AM

    Good article. You explained the responsibilities of HRM clearly. All the best

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  4. MILANMay 6, 2022 at 8:46 PM

    You have clearly stated the main responsibilities of the HR manager since the HR manager plays an important role in the entire organization.

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  5. Dharshana MBA24May 7, 2022 at 4:58 AM

    Main competencies for HR management exist solid communication skills, and decision-making capabilities

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  6. Dharshana MBA24May 7, 2022 at 4:59 AM

    Good one

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  7. Arjuna Medagama MBA #24May 7, 2022 at 6:16 AM

    Well experienced HR manager can deliver lot more things to the organization. because he will foresee some doubtful future and take prompt precautionary actions. These days most of the young candidates have more paper qualification But they don't have practical experience. therefore they will failed on some areas. But well experience HR personnel is very much worthy . They are taking more responsibilities to their shoulder and helpful to the top management.

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  8. Gayan MarasingheMay 8, 2022 at 9:13 AM

    As you have mentioned, the HR manager is responsible for compensation & benefits, employee relations, training & development, and thus for the overall performance of the employees. Good luck

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