Human resource managers plan, administer and review activities concerned with
staff selection, training and development, conditions of employment and other
staffing issues within an organisation.
Human resource managers work in an office environment for a wide range of
organisations. They may be required to visit other worksites to inspect
operations and manage staff.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Human Resource Manager earn an average of $2031 per week.
The [average annual salary for this job is $105612 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
good planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills
good oral and written communication skills
tact and discretion when dealing with people and confidential information.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Sitting for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed sitting
down at a desk, counter, workbench or other location for periods of at least
two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an economics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Human Resource Manager
Human resource managers may perform the following tasks:
direct the formulation of human resource management strategies, policies and plans
advise and assist managers with recruiting, training and development programs
develop and implement performance management systems to plan, appraise and improve individual and team performance
represent the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment
oversee the maintenance of personnel records and various human resources information systems
coordinate occupational health and safety programs and practices, develop equal opportunity programs, and ensure compliance with related legislation
oversee the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies
monitor employment costs and productivity levels
train and advise other managers in personnel and industrial relations matters.