A human resource, or HR, manager connects the employers and employees at a business. Her chief responsibility is to make sure both sides are treated equally and fairly. An HR manager holds multiple responsibilities, from employee compensation and benefits, to legal compliance.

Requirements

Most human resource managers hold a bachelor's degree in human resource management, labor relations or another relevant field. Master's degrees are not typically required, but are often recommended.

Recruiting Employees

An HR manager designs and carries out the company's recruitment strategy for new employees. In larger businesses, the HR executive also manages the recruitment team that carries out this plan.

Employee Compensation

The human resource manager is responsible for structuring and operating the company's compensation plan. This can include managing an accounting team, implementing a payroll system and developing compensation policies.

Employee Benefits

The HR executive manages the team of employees responsible for employee benefits, from medical and dental insurance to life insurance and retirement plans. This can also include organizing permitted days off, reward systems and general benefit policies.

Legal Compliance

The HR manager is responsible for keeping her company compliant with all laws and policies relative to the business, including compliance with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The manager also maintains any required documentation and personnel files.

Source:

Society for Human Resource Management

US Bureau of Labor Statistics