the function of management, concerned with promoting and enhancing the development of work effectiveness and advancement of the human resources in the organization. DEFINITION Personnel or Human Resource Manager is a member of the top executive group who is responsible for the formulation of personnel policies and programs which will serve as the foundation for the efficient personnel administration in a company for it to realize its goal and objectives and allow the employees to develop their individual career goals. COMPANIES HIRE HR MANAGER COZ: Make managers and supervisors aware of their full responsibilities in the management of human resources by providing them with technical help needed to handle employee problems Help train and develop the human resources of the company in order to equip them with the skills and the knowledge required in accomplishing their jobs efficiently COMPANIES HIRE HR MANAGER COZ: Help promote understanding and good relationships by opening the lines of communication between management and employees thereby creating an atmosphere where workers can be happy and proud to belong to the organization. Identify management problems that can be resolved and opportunities that can be realized through improved effectiveness in personnel management. COMPANIES HIRE HR MANAGER COZ: Assist management and supervisors in handling labor relations, problems utilizing his knowledge and competence on labor laws, government regulations, and court decisions on labor relations. Assist the company in promoting good morale and motivation among its human resources Assist in crisis management and organization development. PROBLEMS AND DIFFICULTIES OF HR MANAGER Common misconception about his roles and functions Inadequate recognition by management of the proper role of the personnel manager in the organization In the area of labor relations Jealousy of the other executives regarding the personnel manager’s duty and authority THE ROLE OF HR IN THE NEW MILLENIUM ORGANIZATION Recruitment and Employment Training and Development Wage and Salary Management Benefits Administration Employee Service and Recreation Community Relations Records Management Health and Safety Strategic Management ROLES OF THE PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER Supervisor – He plans, organizes, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of the departments. He delegates some of his functions to his subordinates but check on them through follow ups. He manages the work of the employees in the department and trains them in developing their skills for efficiciency. ROLES OF THE PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER Administrative Official – He or his staff conducts or directs certain personal activities as provided or in the policies and programs entrusted to the department. He sees to it that labor laws and government regulations are properly complied with. He should also know how a policy is made and administered. Adviser. He serves as counselor, guide and confidante to management supervisors, and employees. To be competent, he must keep himself informed about employee attitudes and behavior and be abreast of trends in the industry relations field which may affect the company ROLES OF THE PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER Coordinator – He brings into action all activities, regulates and combines diverse efforts into a harmonious whole, and gets together and harmonizes the work of various personnel in his department and the related function in other departments. Negotiator – He is the representative of the management in negotiating labor contracts or to attend negotiations with unions in an advisory capacity. As a negotiator and administrator of the labor contract, he must understand the nature, significance and methods of collective bargaining. ROLES OF THE PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER Educator- He conducts or administers company’s training program. He is very much involved in the management of employee development programs of the company. Provider of Services – He provides services to all employees and helps them obtain facilities with government agencies like SSS, Medicare, etc which can make their government employment more satisfying. ROLES OF THE PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER Employee Counselor – His knowledge and training in human relations and the behavioral sciences plus his familiarity with company operations, puts him in the best position to counsel employees. Promoter of Community Relations – He must be well-informed of the activities and developments in the environment where the enterprise operates. He is called by the management in helping the company project favorable and positive image in the community ROLES OF THE PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER Public Relations Man – His functions require him to deal with the general public , which includes the employees, the unions and the community. CAREER PATH TO HR MANAGEMENT
Topic 1: Introduction To Human Resource Management Meaning of Human Resource Management Human Resource Management (HRM) Is The Practice of Recruiting, Hiring