The Role of the Human Resources Manager

Your Group Task: Each group will be assigned a different “Human Resources Role” (pages 156-160) Your group must use today’s class to prepare a brief lesson about the HR Role assigned to your group Review the slide in this presentation that outlines the information you must include in your lesson You are expected to find more information about your topic using the Internet/other sources

Your Group Task: Your presentation must include an activity or interactive component to engage the class You will present for the class on ________ You may use any method to present Please submit any visuals to me that you are planning to use If you have a handout, please give me 1 day notice to photocopy for the class

Roles of the HR Manager Determining the need for a new employee Looking for the right employee Application process Interview process Job training Employee development Keeping good employees Departures, Dismissals and Retirement

Role #1 - Determine the need for a new employee Must forecast employee turnover Review definition of this What does employee turnover depend on? The difference between hiring internally/externally

Role #2 – Look for the Right Employee Write a job description Provide an example of what a job description contains Outline places to search for applicants

Role #3 – Application Process Completed application form Provide examples of application forms Cover letter asking for interview Explain the purpose and format Resume Outline what should be contained in the resume

Role #4 – Interview Process Conducted by HR manager and the relevant department manager Ask questions to determine the applicant’s personality, work habits, values, interests May be many rounds of interviews Reference check conducted

Role #5 – Job Training Orientation Definition and explanation Training

Role #6 – Employee Development Ongoing training for all employees Explain when this is required/examples Explain methods used to carry out employee development

Role #7 – Keep Good Employees Explain why it is so important to do this Many companies offer perks Explain perks and how they help retain good employees

Role #8 - Departures, Dismissals and Retirements The HR department tires to make this transition as smooth as possible 1. Departures Definition The definition and purpose of an exit interview (include the types of questions one may ask and why)

Role #8 - Continued 2. Dismissals Definition Purpose of ‘correction interview’ Explanation of a severance package 3. Retirement Definition and explanation