Human Resources Manager Job Description

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Human Resources Manager Introduction:

Do you have a passion for helping others and meeting strategic business goals? Would your colleagues and friends describe you as a ‘people-person’? Our Human Resources Manager position offers you an opportunity to combine both of these passions into one. We’re looking for someone to look out for and encourage our wonderful employees, as well as, be our partner in developing strategic workplace strategies. This role will allow you to flex your skills and gain more experience in many areas of human resources, including recruitment, training and development, performance management, and policy & programs creation.

Human Resources Manager Responsibilties:

In this role, you will report to the Director of HR. Responsibilities will include:

• Revising our current human resources policies and putting new versions in place as well as communicating these changes
• Implementing new strategies to improve company efficiency and effectiveness
• Leading recruitment processes as well as workplace planning and creating recruitment strategies
• Managing performance management outcomes and coaching managers on these PM activities
• Fostering a company culture that is in line with our company brand as well as mission, vision, and values.
• Analyzing trends in the workforce, our industry, and within our business
• Acting as a trusted advisor and support for employees and management
• Working closely with management and leadership as a strategic HR partner
• Other duties as required

Human Resources Manager Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma in Human Resources Management or related education
• 4-6+ years of experience in an HR management role
• CPHR designation is considered an asset
• Leadership abilities and a desire to teach
• Strong business knowledge and interpersonal skills
• Must have a positive attitude
• Confidentiality and professionalism are mandatory requirements
• Experience with HR policy development, training, and performance management are also required

 

Human Resources Manager Core Skills:

• Strategic thinking
• Multitasking and organization
• Forecasting
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Policy and other professional writing
• Training development
• Presentation skills
• Positivity
• Conflict management
• Strong sense of ethics
• Decision-making skills
• Change management
  
  

Alongside Pro Tip:

Are you a new company? Is this your first human resources hire? If you’re looking for someone to take over and organize your human resources activities, it’s important to look for someone experienced and highly capable in setting up policies and programs. You’ll want someone you can trust to care for your employees, as well as, rely on them to do things ‘by the book.’ Craft your job posting to explain the exciting challenge this new role will bring. You’ll also want to demonstrate the importance of experience and knowledge of best practices as they’ll be essentially starting from scratch.