112- Human resources managers

Canada NOC: 
112
Job Title: 

Human resources managers

Job Description: 

Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training and development, occupation classification and pay and benefit administration. They represent management and participate actively on various joint committees to maintain ongoing relations between management and employees. Human resources managers are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Main Duties: 

Human resources managers perform some or all of the following duties:


Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources or personnel departments
Plan human resource requirements in conjunction with other departmental managers
Co-ordinate internal and external training and recruitment activities
Develop and implement labour relations policies and procedures and negotiate collective agreements
Administer employee development, language training and health and safety programs
Advise and assist other departmental managers on interpretation and administration of personnel policies and programs
Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
Organize and conduct employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and compensation and participate actively on various joint committees
Direct the organization's quality management program
Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Pay Equity Act.

Employment Requirements: 

A bachelor's degree in a field related to personnel management, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology
or
Completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is required.
Several years of experience as a personnel officer or human resource specialist are required.

Additional Inormation: 

Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
Other joint committees led by human resources managers may focus on issues such as alcohol or drug addiction.

Classified Elsewhere: 

Human resources and recruitment officers (1223)
Human resources professionals (1121)

International Careers(ISCO): 
Source Of Info: 

National Occupation Classification, (2011)

Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,

February 2012,

Catalogue no. 12-583-X