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132311 · ANZSCO 2021

Human Resource Manager

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Managers

Classification

Major group
1Managers
Sub-major group
13Specialist Managers

Description

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the human resource and workplace relations activities within an organisation.

Specialisations

  • Kaiwhakahaere Tumu (NZ)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Manager
  • Training and Development Manager
  • Workplace Relations Manager

Unit group

1323 · Human Resource Managers

Description

Human Resource Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the human resource and workplace relations activities within organisations.

Skill level

Australia

In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Occupation skill level 1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating human resource management strategies, policies and plans to meet business needs
  • advising and assisting other Managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices, and appropriate induction, training and development programs
  • developing and implementing performance management systems to plan, appraise and improve individual and team performance
  • representing the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment
  • developing and implementing occupational health and safety programs and equal employment opportunity programs, and ensuring compliance with related statutory requirements
  • overseeing the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies
  • monitoring employment costs and productivity levels
  • may train and advise other Managers in personnel and workplace relations matters

Occupations in this unit group

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