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Human Resources Manager
Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefit administration. They represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees. Human resources managers are employed throughout the private and public sectors.
Possible Titles:
administrator, human resources manager, employer-employee relations manager, employment equity - human resources manager, human resources manager, industrial relations manager, occupational health and safety manager, pay and benefits manager, personnel manager, personnel services manager, personnel training and development manager, recruiting manager, staff relations
Responsibilities:
Human Resources Managers can perform some or all of the following duties:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources or personnel departments
Plan human resource requirements in conjunction with other departmental managers
Co-ordinate internal and external training and recruitment activities
Develop and implement labour relations policies and procedures and negotiate collective agreements
Administer employee development, language training and health and safety programs
Advise and assist other departmental managers on interpretation and administration of personnel policies and programs
Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
Organize and conduct employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and compensation and participate actively on various joint committees
Direct the organization's quality management program
Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Pay Equity Act.
Employment Requirments:
A bachelor's degree in a field related to personnel management, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or Completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is required.
Several years of experience as a personnel officer or human resource specialist are required.
Additional information:
Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
Other joint committees led by human resources managers may focus on issues such as alcohol or drug addiction.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada