Human Resource Managers

Human Resource Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the human resource and workplace relations activities within organisations.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

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 include:**

- 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