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Human Resources (HR) Manager Reviews
What is it like working as a Human Resources (HR) Manager?
August 2014
Management.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Pros: The thing I like the most about being in the military is the ability to travel. Also, the structured developmental programs has allowed me to expand in my career path and become a leader.
Cons: As with many other companies we are doing more with less. Meaning most offices are overworked. There used to be a time where one only had to focus on one maybe two programs, now one be a jack of all trades. Mastering none!
July 2014
Work Vs Reward.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Pros: Family owned - Close to home.
Cons: One (of me) VS 300 Employees and all HR related functions (less payroll)
July 2014
Sound Knowledge Of General Business Operations.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
A sound knowledge of general business operations is the key to successful HR management.
July 2014
Favoritism.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Always support management, right or wrong.
July 2014
New Challenges Every Day.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Being in HR is handling new challenges every day from employees and management.
June 2014
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Pros: People, making the company money.
Cons: Chaos, disorder, unfair treatment.
June 2014
Build An Expertise From General To Specific When Starting.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
First, know that as an human resource professional you will be a life-long learner. Get a good general knowledge of the main functions of human resources e.g. Compensation and benefits, recruiting and staffing, training and development, compliance and employee relations. Be a systems thinker by identifying how each of the functions work together as a system.
Secondly, identify one function that you are particularly passionate about and explore, learn and practice your additional skills.
Above all, continue to fall in love with your work.
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