The Human Resource department is all too often a band of unsung heroes. A bit like Hit-Girl continually saving Kick-Ass, but without the bad language.
This is despite the fact they’re hard at work to ensure happiness and comfort in the workplace by resolving disputes and providing support to employees in their professional, and in some cases, personal lives.
And in all of this sterling work, they’re led by the team captain: the HR Manager or Director.
This is a pinnacle position for an HR career. So how do you land the top job?
The first and most important step is to ensure your CV has the bullet points and your interview technique the talking points that show you have stand-out qualities for management.
And this means you must demonstrate you’re . . .
Trustworthy
If people don’t feel like they can talk to you openly or email you frankly, without blowback, you’re not going to make it as an HR Manager.
Also, if employees know anything they tell you is going straight to Suzie Megaphone Mouth in payroll, they’re not going to feel like the office is a safe space.
This could affect productivity, company profits and your personal career plan.
So think like 007 at all times: what’s said in confidence is for your ears and your eyes only!
Fair yet firm
Don’t make a decision based on a personal opinion or pre-formed judgement. Look at all the facts of the matter at hand and decide based on this information.
A really good HR Manager is capable of being impartial at all times. Because of this, sometimes you have to make a decision you don’t personally like but professionally is the right thing to do.
Organised
It’s the responsibility of an HR Manager to be methodical in enforcing company procedures and policies – and keep them up to date with relevant legislation.
You should be prepared for almost any situation because, if the doo-doo does hit the fan, it’s you who has to sort it out.
Motivational
Not only will you need to inspire your team but by extension everyone your team is responsible for. You’ll also be in charge of organising training for employees so they can achieve new highs in their own careers, so you have to be a charismatic communicator.
Now let’s see these top talents in action as you seek out top HR roles with s1jobs.