ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF A HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

The human resources (HR) field has blossomed into one of the core features of modern organizations. With responsibilities that range from hiring and on-boarding to the daily concerns of employees of organizations, a HR manager can be a visible and important component of an employee’s working life. For those interested in the field, it can be helpful to note the importance of some practical skills to help improve job performance. The HR requires leadership capabilities to motivate and mesh together a diverse workforce, optimizing productivity and job satisfaction.

What does a human resources executive do?

An HR executive is a key member of the HR department, often playing an instrumental role in many HR functions, or leading a team of HR staff for various projects.

Given below are 5 skills that form a solid core for effective HR executives.

1. Organization
   
   Being organized is an important trait of many types of managers. Personal nature of HR typically forces managers to approach each case with planning and efficiency. They must ensure that employee information is organized and accessible, and that meetings are scheduled with special thought given to the work responsibilities and commitments of employees or other managers. In issues handled by HR, such as salary negotiation, benefits or termination, employees may respond better to a HR department that is efficient and accessible.
   
   
2. Multi-tasking
   
   HR is a field with varied responsibilities, and in many cases can change from day-to-day. When simultaneously managing job advertisements, compensation, interviews, grievances and training programs, the ability to manage time wisely and multi-task are often important to performance. HR professionals should be able to remain calm under pressure, whether the pressure comes from a group of employees with a concern or from a manager who has an issue with recruitment progress.
   
   
3. Communication
   
   HR professionals can also serve as liaisons between employees and other managers. Strong written and oral communication skills are important aspects of a HR professional, as it is their responsibility to clearly convey information to employees. Whether it's sending emails to prospective employees, preparing a speech, conducting an exit interview or running a training session, HR managers need to be comfortable speaking clearly, effectively and confidently.
   
   
4. Conflict Management
   
   Addressing grievances between employees and managers, or perhaps between different employees, is another one of the core responsibilities of HR professionals. A HR manager should have the skills of negotiation and patience and should be able to use them to help others. HR managers tend to be called upon to solve problems in the workplace, and they should approach these situations with maturity and respect for everyone involved.
   
   
5. Discretion
   
   HR managers are responsible for the personal information of every employee that has been employed, in the organization. It is important for HR managers to keep personal information private and out of public knowledge.

In the fast-paced environment of human resources, it is important to seek leadership training that builds the skills of most HR Executives. Every HR Executive should develop practical and soft skills for further success in career.


Written by: Agnes Tom for European Lists
List Source: European List of HR Executives
Contact: +(44) 800 088 5190
Email: info@europeanlists.com


Additional Sources:

https://www.villanovau.com/resources/hr/essential-skills-human-resources/#.WN47F2-GPcs