Effective Human Resource Manager

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.  )