Plans, administers and reviews activities concerned with staff selection, training
and development, conditions of employment and other human resource issues within
an organisation.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
directs the formulation of human resource management strategies, policies and plans to meet business needs
advises and assists managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices and appropriate induction, training and development programs
develops and implements performance management systems, to plan, appraise and improve individual and team performance
represents the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees, to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment
oversees the maintenance of personnel records and various human resource information system requirements
coordinates occupational health and safety programs and practices, develops equal employment opportunity programs, and ensures compliance with related legislative requirements
oversees the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies
monitors employment costs and productivity levels
may train and advise other managers in personnel and industrial relations matters
Specialisations:
Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Organisation and Methods Manager
Training and Development Manager
