1136 — Human resource managers and directors

What this occupation covers

Human resource managers and directors plan, organise and direct the personnel, training and industrial relations policies of organisations, advise on resource allocation and utilisation problems, measure the effectiveness of an organisation’s systems, methods and procedures and advise on, plan and implement procedures to improve utilisation of labour, equipment and materials.

Typical duties

determines staffing needs

oversees the preparation of job descriptions, drafts advertisements and interviews candidates

oversees the monitoring of employee performance and career development needs

provides or arranges for provision of training courses

undertakes industrial relations negotiations with employees’ representatives or trades unions

develops and administers salary, health and safety and promotion policies

examines and reports on company and departmental structures, chains of command, information flows, etc. and evaluates efficiency of existing operations

considers alternative work procedures to improve productivity

stays abreast of relevant legislation, considers its impact on the organisation’s HR strategy and recommends appropriate action

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no pre-set entry standards, although entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience is important and internal promotion to management is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Apprenticeships are available. NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £52,900 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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