Human Resource Managers

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• determining implementing monitoring reviewing and evaluating human resource management strategies policies and plans to meet business needs
• advising and assisting other Managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices and appropriate induction training and development programs
• developing and implementing performance management systems to plan appraise and improve individual and team performance
• representing the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment
• developing and implementing occupational health and safety programs and equal employment opportunity programs and ensuring compliance with related statutory requirements
• overseeing the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies
• monitoring employment costs and productivity levels
• may train and advise other Managers in personnel and workplace relations matters

Human Resources relates to people management, this can include staff recruitment, payroll, and policy management. This job type is suited to someone who is highly motivated by getting things done the right way. You are someone that operates by the idea 'if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well'. HR departments need to be up to speed on policies, along with payroll related policies such as superannuation and taxation.Since HR is related heavily to people, you will need to be good at relating to people, and be driven by being open and responsive to the needs and welfare of others.

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