Human resources manager

Human resources manager

Human resources managers oversee recruitment, performance, pay, wellbeing, training and development, employment relations and policies for the staff of an organisation.

Also known as

Human resource manager, HR manager, recruitment manager, employee relations manager, performance and retention manager, people and capability manager, people and performance manager

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Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to be organised, make decisions and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Manage hiring and recruiting of staff
  • Oversee staff performance and wellbeing
  • Provide advice on employment laws
  • Review and update human resources policies
  • Advise managers on recruitment plans
  • Discuss terms of employment with staff
  • Manage and train staff
  • Review and update job descriptions
  • Answer human resources questions from staff
  • Use data to improve human resources decisions

Salary information

$71K-$228K
LowerMost commonUpper
$71K$95K-$173K$228K

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