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Human Resources (HR) Manager Reviews
What is it like working as a Human Resources (HR) Manager?
June 2014
Generalist Experience.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Gain as much generalist experience as possible to ensure your skills are rounded out and transferable.
May 2014
Keep Your Skills Sharp!
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Never give up learning. Federal and state laws change all the time and it's your responsibility to stay up to date. With so many public seminars offered by professional associations, law firms and other HR vendors, as well as a multitude of free on-line webinars, there is not excuse to fall behind the knowledge curve.
May 2014
Process Management.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Pros: HR administration is boring. The fun really starts when you get to be analytic and strategic: influencing policy, pulling useful knowledge out of raw data, working with all departments, working with supervisors to maximize the potential of their direct reports.
Cons: It is easy to become the office help desk if you don't set firm boundaries and define your role.
May 2014
As An HR Practitioner You Have To Understand Your Job.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Always keep in mind that people are the important assets of the company.
May 2014
Coaching And Mentoring.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Pros: It is challenging and rewarding.
Cons: Can be very stressful sometimes.
May 2014
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Pros: Engaging with people in a way that supports and elevates their position in life. My position makes a difference with people both employers and managers when the right people are in the right job and working with supervisors and managers that are best suited to their work style. I can improve quality of life for employees through training and development programs so they can grow their skills set. I have implemented programs and protocols that make work life easier and efficient.
Cons: I impact peoples lives, the job is not difficult the consequences to oneself and others can be devastating and therefore cause stress. Of me. I deal with reprimands and suspensions- I have let people go. My position generates a certain amount of fear.
Managing change, implementing new protocols, dealing with resistance from all levels of the company. Legal compliance in a transient industry, meeting stringent safety requirements and working with immigration issues where an error can mean the deportation of a person and thier family.
May 2014
Continuous Improvement.
Human Resources (HR) Manager:
Always look for ways to continuously improve the systems you use and how you do things.
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