Human Resource Manager

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Human Resource Managers, plan and direct policies about employees. In large companies they also work in one of several areas. These include employment, pay and benefits or labour relations. Their tasks are many and varied.

They develop policies for recruiting, testing and placing new employees in their jobs. Sometimes managers have to do difficult things, such as dismiss employees, settle disagreements, or help the company manage when it does not have enough employees. They regularly discuss benefits, pension plans and policies with employees. They also post notices for jobs so that applicants can apply.

Human Resource Managers develop orientation programmes for new staff and conduct exit interviews with staff that resign or retire. They study labour laws and write manuals for managers about topics such as how to avoid discrimination.