The Main Competencies of Human Resource Manager
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English Language Centre
Pre-sessional 2012
THE MAIN COMPETENCIES OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Essay
31st August 2012
Content
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The role of Human Resource Manager……………………………………………………………………..
Competencies of Human Resource Manager…………………………………………………………….
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Introduction
Human Resource Manager (HR manager) plays an important role in organizations which are responsible for managing human resources, integrate the HRD programs with the goals and strategies of the organization, and executive developments. This essay aims to give an illustration of the roles and the indispensable competencies of HR managers, which differ from other specialists that help them to manage their work effectively.
The role of Human Resource Manager
Human Resources (HR) can include a broad spectrum of specialities within organizations. Some examples of specialities include recruiting, payroll, policy, safety, training and development, and performance management. In smaller organizations, the HR professional may handle all of those specialities and in larger organizations, each specialty is most likely to establish its own department.
The roles within HR can vary greatly with many departments from the purely administrative to the executive. Desimone, Werner and Harris (2002) identify the role of HR is that HR’s primary purpose is to ensure that the right people are working in the right places to accomplish the organization’s goal. In other words, HR is responsible to develop programs that will attract, select, develop, and retain the talent needed to meet the organizational mission
There are also several requirements for individuals who are seeking a career in human resources. People may be self
English Language Centre
Pre-sessional 2012
THE MAIN COMPETENCIES OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Essay
31st August 2012
Content
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The role of Human Resource Manager……………………………………………………………………..
Competencies of Human Resource Manager…………………………………………………………….
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Introduction
Human Resource Manager (HR manager) plays an important role in organizations which are responsible for managing human resources, integrate the HRD programs with the goals and strategies of the organization, and executive developments. This essay aims to give an illustration of the roles and the indispensable competencies of HR managers, which differ from other specialists that help them to manage their work effectively.
The role of Human Resource Manager
Human Resources (HR) can include a broad spectrum of specialities within organizations. Some examples of specialities include recruiting, payroll, policy, safety, training and development, and performance management. In smaller organizations, the HR professional may handle all of those specialities and in larger organizations, each specialty is most likely to establish its own department.
The roles within HR can vary greatly with many departments from the purely administrative to the executive. Desimone, Werner and Harris (2002) identify the role of HR is that HR’s primary purpose is to ensure that the right people are working in the right places to accomplish the organization’s goal. In other words, HR is responsible to develop programs that will attract, select, develop, and retain the talent needed to meet the organizational mission
There are also several requirements for individuals who are seeking a career in human resources. People may be self
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