• Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures that align with the organization's goals and objectives
• Managing the talent management process, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, and determining hiring processes for new hires
• Designing interview questions, conducting interviews, and creating employment offers and packages for successful candidates
• Monitoring training needs and developing and managing employee training programs
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, including health and safety rules
• Managing employee compensation and benefits programs, including salary reviews and bonuses
• Managing employee relations and conducting conflict management and resolution
• Enforcing company policies and leading disciplinary procedures
• Developing and managing performance management systems to track employee performance and conduct performance evaluations
• Developing and implementing employee retention and employee engagement programs to increase employee retention
• Conducting employee surveys and analyzing the results to identify opportunities for improvement
• Engaging in project management to devise new HR strategies
• Managing employee records and maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR databases
• Developing and managing employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work environment
• Staying up-to-date with changes in labor laws and regulations and updating HR policies and procedures
• Managing HR budgets and providing reporting HR activities to the HR director and other senior managers
• Providing guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related issues

1. Communication skills

HR managers require strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to and interact with a range of people and business partners.

2. Strategic thinking

A key part of being an HR manager is ensuring that HR policies, strategies, and practices align with the company’s goals.

3. Leadership skills

HR managers are also highly effective leaders who can guide employees to fulfill their potential, create solutions to problems, and guide the workforce in the direction of company success.

4. Interpersonal skills and empathy

One of the most important HR skills is being able to empathize with employees and manage them in productive ways.

5. Organizational skills

HR managers are responsible for a wide range of tasks.

6. Command of HR technology

Every human resources professional needs to have some experience with HR and recruiting technology, including applicant tracking systems, performance management tools, management software, and payroll solutions.

7. Training and developmental skills

HR managers are responsible for overseeing employee training, including identifying when an employee is ready to take on training opportunities, developing budgets, and highlighting how training programs will maximize performance and bring value to the business.