Human resources managers typically work as generalists overseeing multiple areas, although in large organizations they may be specialists overseeing a team of other HR specialists. No matter how a business is organized, common responsibilities of HR managers include:
- Job analysis: Defining the nature and responsibilities of positions and the skills and knowledge necessary for them
- Recruitment and staffing: Attracting, interviewing and selecting the right candidates to meet an organization’s needs
- Organization and utilization of the workforce: Designing an organizational framework that maximizes human resources and establishes systems of communication
- Maintenance of the workforce: Addressing health, safety and worker-management issues, including compliance with federal workplace laws
- Training and development: Evaluating workers’ educational needs and designing programs to meet them
- Performance appraisal: Assessing employee job performance to provide feedback and use in determining promotions, salary increases and termination of employment
- Employee rewards: Designing programs to reward employees for accomplishments and motivate them to continue performing at a high level
- Diversity, equity and inclusion: Designing programs and procedures to ensure that all candidates, employees, and customers are treated fairly and without discrimination
