What does an HR Manager do?

The Human Resource Manager leads and directs the HR team to enable them to deliver a comprehensive HR service to the business. The HR Manager proactively advises on best practice HR and where necessary takes a hands-on role in dealing with case work. The HR Manager supports the people management functions that underpin the business culture. The broad areas include: employee matters, compensation and benefits, reward, professional growth, communications and performance management. Key responsibilities of the HR Manager: Lead and direct the Human Resource team to deliver a comprehensive HR service to the business Employee Relations managing absence, disciplinaries, grievances, sickness etc. Measure employee satisfaction and identify areas that require improvement Performance Management coaching managers on performance management issues and processes Learning & Development providing guidance on development for managers and their teams Training - Implementing the training and development agenda; identify areas that need attention and improvement Recruitment & retention - managing talent and succession planning; taking overall responsibility for recruitment activity and campaigns Reward advise and support employees on company benefits Policy & procedures implementation of new HR policies, procedures and processes In conjunction with the Head of HR, ensure all company policies and procedures are up to date in line with current employment law. Ensure line managers are up to date with changes to any policies. Working with senior managers, coaching them and advising on all people issues Deal with complex disciplinary/grievance and HR issues, using HR and company knowledge evidencing appropriate decision making skills Crafting of business and people solutions Managing priorities between casework and projects Managing HR budgets Skills Required/Desired: Superb communication skills honed in business partnering/advisory roles Examples of adding value as both an individual contributor and active team member Experience of dealing with senior and sometimes challenging individuals Ability to build rapport quickly with key members of the executive team. Ability to represent the Human Resource function as part of the bigger business picture Confident directing HR and advising managers on all aspects of people management and development. Demonstrable experience in managing TUPE, redundancy or other relevant HR projects Strong understanding of employment law CIPD or equivalent qualification Personal Attributes: A professional and commercial approach to HR, with the ability to deliver high employee satisfaction, appropriate development and reward for individuals.

General Purpose The senior accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met prepare financial management reports ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities monitor and support taxation issues develop and maintain financial data bases financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems

Education and Experience

accounting degree or equivalent knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles knowledge of economic principles knowledge of auditing practices and principles knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations knowledge and experience of related computer applications usually a minimum of 3 years experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice

Key Competencies

attention to detail and accuracy planning and organizing strong communication skills information and task monitoring problem analysis judgment and problem-solving supervisory skills stress tolerance

Job description for a JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

General Purpose General accounting including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the senior accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department. Description: Accountant Accountant Job Purpose: Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. Accountant Job Duties: Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Documents financial transactions by entering account information. Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options. Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Secures financial information by completing data base backups. Maintains financial security by following internal controls. Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements. Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;

participating in professional societies.

Accomplishes the result by performing the duty. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications: Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, SFAS Rules, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills

Description: Human Resource Manager Human Resource Manager Job Purpose: Maintains and enhances the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Human Resource Manager Job Duties: Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.

Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes. Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs. Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions. Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors. Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs. Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining

records; representing the organization at hearings.

Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures. Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Completes human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. Maintains human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Maintains human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications: Hiring, Human Resources Management, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Communication Processes, Compensation and Wage Structure, Supports Diversity, Classifying Employees, Employment Law, Laws Against Sexual Harassment, Organization

Description: Recruiter Recruiter Job Purpose: Achieves staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates; advising managers; managing relocations and intern program. Recruiter Job Duties: Establishes recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with managers to discuss needs.

Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport. Determines applicant requirements by studying job description and job

qualifications.

Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups and job sites. Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements. Arranges management interviews by coordinating schedules; arranges travel, lodging, and meals; escorting applicant to interviews; arranging community tours. Evaluates applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interviewing applicants on consistent set of qualifications. Manages new employee relocation by determining new employee requirements; negotiating with movers; arranging temporary housing; providing community introductions. Improves organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks. Manages intern program by conducting orientations; scheduling rotations and assignments; monitoring intern job contributions; coaching interns; advising managers on training and coaching. Avoids legal challenges by understanding current legislation; enforcing regulations with managers; recommending new procedures; conducting training. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications: Phone Skills, Recruiting, Interviewing Skills, People Skills, Supports Diversity, Employment Law, Results Driven, Professionalism, Organization, Project Management, Judgment

Description: Office Manager Office Manager Job Purpose: Supports company operations by maintaining office systems and supervising staff. Office Manager Job Duties: Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions.

Provides historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records. Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement. Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments. Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends. Maintains office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Maintains office staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications: Supply Management, Informing Others, Tracking Budget Expenses, Delegation, Staffing, Managing Processes, Supervision, Developing Standards, Promoting Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills

trainer/training manager - typical job description responsibilities 1. Plan departmental/functional training budgets, forecast costs and delegate numbers as required by organisational planning and budgeting systems. 2. Assess relevant training needs for staff individuals and organisation, in consultation with departmental heads, including assessment methods and measurement systems entailed. 3. Stay informed as to relevant skill and qualifications levels required by staff for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information to the organisation as appropriate. 4. Produce organisational strategy and plans to meet training and development needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary. 5. Design training courses and programmes necessary to meet training needs, or manage this activity via external provider(s). 6. Identify, select and manage external training and accreditation bodies, agencies and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards. 7. Organise training venues, logistics, transport, accommodation as required to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery. 8. Plan and deliver training courses personally where necessary to augment that provided externally or internally by others. 9. Arrange for the maintenance of all necessary equipment and materials relating to the effective delivery and measurement of training. 10. Recruit, manage and develop direct-reporting staff (if applicable). 11. Ensure all training activities and materials meet with relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws. 12. Monitor and report on activities, costs, performance, etc, as required. 13. Develop self, and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.

training and development manager- typical job description duties 1. Plan, develop and implement strategy for staff training and development, establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of staff training and development 2. Monitor, measure and report on staff training and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales 3. Manage and develop direct reporting staff 4. Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets 5. Liaise with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of staff training and development, and to ensure they are fully informed of staff training and development objectives, purposes and achievements 6. Maintain awareness and knowledge of contemporary staff training and development theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff within the organisation

7. Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care

HR (human resources) head or director - typical job description duties 1. Plan, develop and implement strategy for HR management and development (including recruitment and selection policy/practices, discipline, grievance, counselling, pay and conditions, contracts, training and development, succession planning, morale and motivation, culture and attitudinal development, performance appraisals and quality management issues - add others if relevant) 2. Establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of HR development 3. Monitor, measure and report on HR issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales 4. Manage and develop direct reporting staff 5. Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets 6. Liaise with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of HR development, and to ensure they are fully informed of HR objectives, purposes and achievements 7. Maintain awareness and knowledge of contemporary HR development theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff within the organisation 8. Contribute to the evaluation and development of HR strategy and performance in cooperation with the executive team 9. Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care. 10. (If formal director) Execute the responsibilities of a company director according to lawful and ethical standards, as referenced in ... (whatever director policy and standards document you might use). finance director (fd) or chief financial officer (cfo) - typical job description duties This role's responsibilities and authority level depends on what your company is and requires, and, if the role covers statutory administration and reporting, elements of the the role also depend on your country's company laws (reporting, shareholders, tax, dividends, etc). 1. Business and financial strategy and planning, monitoring, management and reporting, including management and development of policies, systems, processes and personnel involved.

2. Reporting and accounting as per regulatory an legal requirements including taxation, dividends, annual report and accounts. 3. Management of strategy for and liaison with stock market, business press and business analysts community. 4. Financial staff management, motivation, training, recruitment and selection. 5. Contributing to strategic planning and development as a member of executive team, and probably keeping and distributing notes and records, reports to executive and management team. 6. Other areas of potential responsibility: company insurance, import/export administration, licencing, contracts and agreements, legal areas and activities, corporate level negotiations (eg premises, plant, trading, acquisitions and divestments, disposals), major supplier/customer/partner relationships, regulatory bodies relationships and strategies, approvals and accreditations. 7. Can also include IT responsibilities, especially if there is not an IT director. 8. Can also include environmental responsibilities, if the environmental function/manager reports to CFO. 9. Can also include quality assurance responsibilities, if the QA function/manager reports to CFO. 10. Can also include health and safety responsibilities, if the H&S function/manager reports to CFO. 11. Would also include 'Company Secretary' responsibilities if there is not a separate Co Sec (eg statutory company administration responsibilities depending on relevant legal requirements). 12. (If formal director) Execute the responsibilities of a company director according to lawful and ethical standards, as referenced in ... (whatever director policy and standards document you might use).