Human Resource Manager

Overview

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the human resource and workplace relations activities within an organisation.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

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

Specialisations

• Occupational Health and Safety Manager
• Training and Development Manager
• Workplace Relations Manager