A good Human Resources Manager (HR) is an integral part of any business’ success and talent growth. Let’s learn more about the key responsibilities of HR managers:

 1. Recruiting New Staff

One of the main tasks of HR managers is to recruit new talents that cater for the company’s needs. HR managers work with the hiring manager to identify the job role as well as its responsibilities. After that, they meet talents for initial screening, and then arrange the interviews with managers for the final screening. (1)

2. Reinforcing the company’s culture

HR managers are not only the new employees’ first impressions source, they are also the first point of contact when conflicts arise in the company, so they need to be able to clearly communicate its values and vision. (1)

3. Administering benefits and compensations

HR managers are responsible for: (2)

• Using local and federal data to develop an employment plan accordingly.
• Creating benefit packages for different types of employees, including on-site employees and freelancers.
• Allocating a payroll budget and implementing salary structure reviews.

 4. Complying with labor law and regulations

One of the most important roles of HR managers is ensuring that the business is complying with many laws including: (3)

1. The labor law
2. health and safety regulations
3. anti-discrimination laws
4. any other relevant regulations

This requires HR managers to keep abreast of these regulations and develop policies that comply with the country’s legal guidelines. (3)

5. Training and development

HR managers must arrange seminars, workshops and conferences that meet the employees’ training needs to boost their skills, both professionally and technically. These courses may also encompass soft skills, such as: (3)

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership

They are often designed to provide employees with development opportunities and increase their satisfaction about the work environment. (3)

 6. Managing risks

Part of the HR manager role is to keep accidents records, conduct inspections, enhance the safety programs and ensure the employees’ well-being. (4)

In conclusion, HR managers have to perform multiple tasks, depending on the company’s size, type, and industry. (4)

References:

(1)   What Does An HR Manager Do? – Forbes Advisor

(2)   HR Manager Job Description Example: Roles and Responsibilities – HR University

(3)   The 15 Essential HR Responsibilities in 2024 – AIHR

(4)   What Is a Human Resources Manager? | Your 2024 Guide | Coursera