A Lecture By Mr Allah Dad Khan to Students , Visiting Professor The University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan

3. Human Resource
Management
(Human Resource
Manager Responsibilities)
By
Mr. Allah Dad Khan

4. EMPLOYEES OF
ORGANIZATION
The employees of an organization are its biggest strength or
weakness � depending on the quality of people recruited. Around
80% of the organization's value is based on the caliber of its people.
Hence, as a human resource manager, it is your responsibility to
ensure that the employees remain an asset to the company; not a
liability. The human resource manager is entirely responsible for the
policies of the company that pertain to its employees

5. KEY HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
 Recruitment. This is the most obvious and primary responsibility of a human
resource manager. An HR manager has to supervise the selection and recruitment
process.
 Orientation sessions for new employees. New employees usually have
orientation or induction sessions organized for them, where they learn about the
company's history, goals, policies, culture and employees. The sessions may last
anywhere between a few hours to a few days. It is the responsibility of the HR
manager to organize these sessions.

6. MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Performance reviews. In most companies, the human resource manager conducts performance reviews and
discusses with the employee how he/she is doing in relation to the job descriptions and if there are any areas for
improvement. The manager can provide the employee with some follow-up goals or training.
 Conduct exit interviews
 Inform the concerned employees in case of layoffs and provide them with the severance information.
 The human resource department is also responsible for organizing social activities for the employees.
 Take a regular review of the health and safety procedures and ensure that they meet the legislative guidelines.
 Maintain good employee relations. It is the duty of the HR manager to provide accurate and clear
information about the company's policies, handle complaints and union activities and answer queries about the
benefits structure.

7. KEY HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Ensure the safety and health of the workforce while on the company premises
 Frame the human resources objectives and practices
 Develop a company culture which is employee oriented and focuses on quality,
development and high performance.
 Arranging training sessions for existing employees. To keep the employees up-to-date
and help improve themselves, HR managers have to arrange seminars and workshops.
 Develop strategies and incentives to retain key employees
 Keep refining and updating the hiring process to ensure that only the best and most
suitable candidates are selected.

8. KEY HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Motivate the employees. The workers should have some incentives to perform well. The HR department should evaluate
the performance of the employees and those who have done well should be rewarded or compensated.
 Improve the compensation packages. Compensation packages are one of the biggest tools to motivate, retain and reward
employees. They can be in a number of forms like flexible working hours, bonuses, equities, increments, year-end bonuses,
promotion schemes, awards and more.
 Ensure adequate manpower for every department. The number of staff should not be more as they will be a drain on the
company's resources and nor should they be less as the company will not be able to function to its full potential.
 The HR manager should frame the HR policies that are clear and can be implemented easily.
 Keep himself/herself updated on the changing employment laws and legislations.
 Ensure that the company is complying with all the applicable labor and governmental legal requirements and laws such
as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Department of Labor, worker
compensation and more.

9. KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Excellent communication skills. An HR manager typically acts as a link between the top
management and the workers or employees. To get the point of each party across to the other
effectively and accurately, the manager must have excellent communication skills.
 Good organization skills. An HR manager has to coordinate all the different training
sessions and programs, deploy the HR modules and systems and implement the business
practices. To do all this, he/she needs sound organization skills.
 Expert negotiator. An HR manager has to deal with numerous external agents such as
recruitment agencies, external contractors, potential candidates, etc. The manager should have
very good negotiation skills to ensure that any contract or deal is in the best interests of the
organization.

10. KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Sound knowledge of and experience in employment law, employee relations, recruitment,
compensation, safety, employee engagement and organization development
 Good verbal and written communication skills
 Good leadership skills
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Sound knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
 Skilled in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
 Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information
 Prior experience in administering compensation programs and employee benefits
 Strong analytical skills

11. KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Strong moral code and code of ethics
 Decision-making skills
 A sense of sympathy and empathy
 Approachable
 Ability to foretell future problems regarding employees, trade unions, the government, etc.
 A sense of professionalism
 Being able to cope with change
 A human resource manager should be a team player and should also be fair and impartial.
 Innovative and astute
 Excellent time management and crisis management skills

12. EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND
• A degree in human resources, labor relations or personnel management is often the minimum
requirement for this job.
• Human Resource is a field where an interdisciplinary background is an asset rather than a
liability.
• Hence, a combination of courses such as a degree in fields like in business, behavioral sciences,
finance, law, science, etc., and an advanced degree in human resources, business administration or
labor relations is a better option.
• Some reputed companies have the policy of internal growth and do transfer an eligible employee
to fill up the HR position.
• Previous experience is an asset in some positions and a necessity for the senior positions.

13. SALARY DETAILS
 The salary typically depends on the kind of employer and the
qualifications of the candidate.
 Other factors such as work experience, geographical location, etc.,
also play a role in deciding the salary package.
 Human resource managers are found in almost every sector and
industry, and hence the salary may also vary widely.