Task 1 – HR Managers, Recruiters and Generalists

Human resource managers -

The Human resource manager performs managerial as well as operative functions. Since they have
specialized knowledge, they perform the basic functions of management like planning organizing,
directing and controlling to manage their department. They also have to perform certain functions
such like recruitment, selection, training, placement, etc.,

Job profile –
To act as an expert: HR manager is an expert. As a specialist, he advises the heads of different
functional departments of various aspects of human resource management such as human resource
planning, appraisal, compensation. The HR manager should provide information and assistance in
such a way that he is considered a source of help rather than a source of threat to line managers. The
manager should gain their confidence and goodwill.

To act as a change agent: The HR manager can serve as an internal change agent to initiate and
spearhead necessary improvements in HR practices.

To act as a linking pin: very often the HR manager is asked to act as a linking pin between different
departments of an organization.

To act as a Mediator: Sometimes, the human resource manager acts as a shock absorber. He is the
managements defense against trade union activists. He acts as a troubleshooter.

Miscellaneous roles: Formulating human resources policies and programs, research in human
resources problems, human engineering or man-machine.

Qualities Of A Good HR Manager -

1) Intelligence: This implies the ability to understand, depth of perception, etc.

2) Communication skills: Command over language, ability to express correctly, listening skill, ability
to explain and interpret policy and programs, etc.

3) Decisiveness – it means analytical ability, sound judgment, foresight, etc.

4) Human Skills: It involves an objective of mind ( freedom from bias) tact, ability to discriminate
between right and wrong, insight in human nature, etc.

5) Teaching a skill: it implies the ability to teach and train employees.

6) Executing skills: These refer to the ability to implement policies and programs speedily and
accurately.

7) Leadership skills: This includes moral courage, ability to inspire confidence and to win
cooperation.
HR Recruiter -
HR recruiters are employees of a company who source and hire talent for internal positions within
that organization.

At senior levels, these HR recruiters develop recruitment strategies and plans as well as act as a
connector between key internal and external contacts. Internally, these recruiters assess the
company’s staffing needs by communicating with hiring managers and senior executives regarding
what talent they need. Externally, they communicate regularly with university career officers,
headhunters and candidates to ensure that the pipeline of talent is full and the right people can be
tapped as needed. Additionally, senior HR recruiters may also handle contract negotiations.

Job Profile –
1) Administrative Duties
• A corporate human resources recruiter has to manage the entire recruiting team at the company,
including any headhunters or contingency recruiters the company has hired.

• This means that they must prepare offers for candidates and new hire orientation materials, as well
as typical recruiter duties like interviewing candidates and screening job applicants.

• Recruiters also must keep detailed records of all applicants, contacts, and positions.

2) Networking
• Even though an HR recruiter works for a large company, they need to build and maintain a large
network in order to source qualified candidates for their positions.

3) Recruiting Plans
• Developing a recruiting plan for a large company involves working closely with the human
resources department, executives and managers in order to get the best talent for the company.

• Corporate human resources recruiters must create an overall recruiting plan that outlines the type
of candidates needed and how they will be reached.

• They also draft and post job descriptions, as well as continually sourcing candidates for currently
open positions and future positions.

4) College Recruiting
• Coordinating with nearby colleges is an important aspect of corporate human resources recruiter’s
job.
HR Generalist –
A Human Resources Generalist is a key person within the human resources function of an
organization.

Principally, the HR Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day management of HR operations, which
means that they manage the administration of the policies, procedures, and programs of the
organization.

Job Profile -
• An HR Generalist is usually required to consider staffing logistics and takes responsibility for
recruiting staff for the organization.

• A key responsibility for a Human Resources Generalist is the personal and professional development
of the organization’s personnel, which involves employee orientation, development, and training.

• Employee welfare, safety, wellness and health, and counseling is an important area of work for the
Human Resources Generalist and involvement in the development and implementation of policy
documents and handbooks that can be referred to by employees.

• HR policy development and documentation in line with the company’s corporate vision.

• The Human Resources Generalist is required to develop compensation and benefits systems that fit
the company’s HR responsibilities.

- Pushpak Manwani