Effective Human Resource (HR)
Manager
Being
a successful HR manager or a Supervisor is really a challenging job. It is often said that most of the time it is immediate supervisor or HR manager who has the ability to determine the employee turnover in an organisation. HR manager being responsible to execute HR
functions (recruitment, training and development, HR planning and so on),
should ensure that the business is operating smoothly.
The HR manager is a generalist who administers and co-ordinates programs cutting across functional areas. The HR manager is expected to know about all areas of HRM as he/she has to oversee the implementation of the HR policies at the facility and advise the line managers relating to HR issues. HR manager should also ensure that the plans at the local level are consistent with the overall corporate objectives, while also ensuring an effective co-ordination between employees and bosses.As such, in order to be
effective at these tasks, HR manager need to possess certain qualities and
skills. Some of those qualities and traits include:
1.
Organized
HR manager needs to keep an organized focus on works
based on priorities, strong time management skills, organized files and
personal efficiency etc. Swift and proper management of the records of the
employees and making them assessable whenever required must be ensured.
2.
Strategic
Orientation
HR manager shall act in a proactive way regarding
with the HR issues and activities. Forward-thinking HR professionals assume a
leadership role and influence management strategic path. They put focus on the
employees as the most crucial asset of the organization and emphasize for
investment on them.
3.
Fairness
and Employee Trust
Ensuring fairness in treating employees with regard
to appraisal and compensation is essential. Successful HR professionals
demonstrate fairness. Clear and effective communication, open door policy, and
fair and effective implementation of HR policies and practices must be ensured.
Similarly HR manager shall also gather the support of the employees while
ensuring an effective communication between the top level management and the
employees.
4.
Business
Ethics
HR manager should ensure that a standardized and
acceptable level of ethics and discipline is maintained by the employees and
the grudges and complaints are handled in a righteous manner.
5.
Focus
on Duality
Sometime role of HR manager is conflicting as he/she
needs to make decision to protect the individual, and other times to protect
the organization, its cultures, values and norms. Hence a balanced focus on
duality is needed.
6.
Knowledge
of Technology
Nowadays technology has been a driving force to enhance
the HR productivity and efficiency. Most successful HR manager is capable of
making a successful use of technological developments in executing their task
easily yet ensuing effectiveness.
7.
Result
Oriented and Continuous Improvement
HR manager must consider the objective orientation
to HR functions. Attaining of the particular result in the most significant
fashion is essential. Besides, HR manager should also focus on continuous
improvement of HR policies and practices.
8.
Cultural
Leader and so on
Managing
the cultural diversity demands a HR manager to have a wider understanding of
the various culture of the broader society. Knowledge of various cultures will
help a HR manager to understand the cultural sentiments of the people and helps
him/her to act accordingly by formulating appropriate HR policies and system.
(P.S:-The views presented above are based on my personal observation, experiences and learning. Any kinds of suggestions and feedback will be highly appreciated. )
