Find out everything you need to know about becoming a Human Resources Manager.

Job Title - Human Resources Manager

Description

A Human Resources Manager is responsible for the recruitment, development, and welfare of company personnel. Human Resources Managers ensure that employees are recruited, managed, and resourced effectively, contributing to the overall efficiency and smooth running of the company. HR managers implement and maintain good policies and practices relating to employee pay, training, and development. They also ensure that good relationships between management staff and their employees are developed and maintained.

Typical Job Activities

The responsibilities of a Human Resources Manager vary according to the size and nature of the company. In smaller companies HR managers take on all aspects of the job, whereas those employed by larger companies tend to focus on one or two areas of responsibility. However, their typical activities include:

Advertises jobs in newspapers, magazines, and on the web
Recruits employees through interviews and selections
Responds to job applicants
Plans the company’s future personnel needs
Refers employees to the company payroll
Deals with all issues relating to pay and personnel benefits
Manages staffing needs
Manages training programmes and staff development
Plans weekly staff rotes and ensuring all shifts are fully staffed
Organises staff counselling services and other needs as necessary
Disciplines staff and implementing appropriate disciplinary procedures
Advises management team on matters relating to employment law, pay, and redundancy
Develops human resources policies and procedures
Promotes health and safety and equality policies
Maintains employee records
Monitors and ensuring staff welfare
Ensures employment law is followed
Mediates staff disputes

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Related Occupations

Recruitment Consultant
Job Development Specialist

Educational Requirements

The qualifications required to be a human resources manager vary according to the nature and size of the company. In general, employers require a good standard of education (GCSES and A Levels) and a desire to work towards a related qualification. The Certificate in HR Administration or the Certificate in Personnel Practice from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development are both useful qualifications to work towards.

Other relevant qualifications include a BTECH HNC/HND in human resource management, business management, or even psychology. Some graduates with a degree in a non-related subject choose to take a post-graduate qualification in human resources management which, whilst not essential, can be an advantage for more competitive human resources roles.

Compulsory subjects: None
Recommended subjects: None

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Have to be a peoples’ person
Be a good negotiator
Be fair
Have to be empathic and understanding
Be a good listener
Have to be a good communicator (write, read and speak)
Have to be open minded
Have to be a hard worker

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Employment Opportunities

High

Market Competitiveness

High

Income Potential

High

Self-Employment Options

High

International Employment Market

Moderate

Possible Employers

Government
Big private companies
Medium or small Companies
Own small business: Entrepreneurial opportunities in this field
Self-employed: Consultant

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Relevant Contact Details

BMT College
www.bmtcollege.co.za

Oxbridge Academy
www.web.oxbridgeacademy.co.za

Unisa
www.unisa.ac.za

College SA
www.collegesa.co.za

Career Progress and Path

Experience in specific field
Experience in related fields
Do presentations, seminars or publish articles
General management studies

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in related fields
Consultant
Own business

Employment Stability

Very stable

Reasons to consider this career

A job in government
A job in private companies
To start my own business
A stable job
To become a manager
To be of service to people
To work with languages
To work with people
To face intellectual challenges
To work internationally
To work fixed hours