Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the human resources and workplace relations activities within organisations.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating human resources management strategies, policies and plans to meet business needs;
advising and assisting other Managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices, and appropriate induction, training and development programs;
developing and implementing performance management systems to plan, appraise and improve individual and team performance;
representing the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment;
developing and implementing occupational health and safety programs and equal employment opportunity programs, and ensuring compliance with related statutory requirements;
overseeing the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies;
monitoring employment costs and productivity levels;
may train and advise other Managers in personnel and workplace relations matters.

Occupation:

132311 Human Resources Manager