What Does a HR Manager Do?

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Job designation: -HR Manager

 HR managers are responsible for managing human resources. They are responsible for helping the company maintain a healthy work environment and professional development of its employees. They also oversee all aspects of recruitment and employee retention.

Duties and responsibilities of a HR Manager

A human resources manager is a person who is responsible for managing the human resources of a company or organization. They often assist employees in finding jobs and keeping up to date on workplace laws. They also handle issues such as employee benefits, training, and job placement.

• Manage the overall strategic direction of the HR function

• Develop HR policies and procedures to support company goals

• Ensure personnel policies are aligned with corporate values

• Develop a comprehensive talent management plan to identify key skills gaps across the company

• Manage a global workforce that includes both direct employees and consultants/contractors

• Be a subject matter expert in all aspects of HR including compensation and benefits, employee relations, recruiting, training and development, succession planning, performance management

• Develop long-term strategies for future growth

• Oversee organizational culture to ensure alignment with company goals

Places of employment for a HR Manager

•  Business organizations 

• Banks

• Public administration offices

Work schedule of a HR Manager

 The HR Manager is expected to be in the office by 9am and work until 6pm, but the day-to-day work schedule varies depending on the company.

Qualifications required to become a HR Manager

A pre-requisite of HR Manager is an Honours degree in any discipline. A master degree in HR management is required from a reputed B-School. 

Under-graduate courses to become a HR Manager

• Graduation in any discipline 

Eligibility to pursue the course: -

• 50 to 60% pass in any stream from class 12th

Entrance-exams to be taken to pursue the course

• Merit-based admission

• Entrance exams as per some institutes

Institutes which are offering these courses

• Any college or institution that is recognized by the UGC, AICTE and NAAC

Post-graduate courses for a HR Manager

• MBA (Human Resources Management)

Eligibility to pursue the course: -

•  Graduate in any stream

• 50 to 60% pass at the time of graduation

Entrance-exams to be taken to pursue the course

•  CAT

• MAT

• XAT

Institutes which are offering these courses

• XLRI Jamshedpur

• Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi

• IIM Ranchi

• IISWBM, Kolkata

• IMI, Delhi

Key/Technical skills

•   Be able to identify your strengths and weaknesses

• Be able to build effective relationships with different people at different levels at work

• Be able to communicate effectively with all types of people

• Be able to motivate yourself and others

• The list of soft skills for a HR Manager in India is as follows:

• Ability to work with people and understand them

• Ability to empathize and relate to others

• Organization and time management skills

Salary expectations

• Average salary: -Rs. 6.9 lakhs per annum

• Entry level salary: - Rs. 3.6 lakhs per annum

• Experienced-level salary: - Rs. 20 lakhs per annum

Process of getting the job of a HR Manager

• Placement from colleges, universities and other recognized institutions

• Job searching on LinkedIn or Indeed for HR Manager posts

• Checking out any institution’s profile and requirements for a HR Manager