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 needsoversees the preparation of job descriptions, drafts advertisements and interviews candidatesoversees the monitoring of employee performance and career development needsprovides or arranges for provision of training coursesundertakes industrial relations negotiations with employees’ representatives or trades unionsdevelops and administers salary, health and safety and promotion policiesexamines and reports on company and departmental structures, chains of command, information flows, etc. and evaluates efficiency of existing operationsconsiders alternative work procedures to improve productivitystays 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. Off- and on-the-job training is provided and professional qualifications are available. NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.