OBJECTIVES:

❖ To define Human Resource Management

❖ Discuss why HR is both a science and an art
❖ Explain and differentiate the roles of HR
Manager and his functions.
❖ Explain the career development of an HR
Manager
Human Resource Management is a relatively new field in the
Philippines.

It was only 1950’s that is gradually gained acceptance

and recognition in private business and industry.

Top management must be convinced that HR is

THREE CONDITIONS
needed in its business operations.

NEED TO EXIST
Qualified HR Administrators must be available

HR administrators must demonstrate their capacity

to contribute to the company’s goals.
Top management is too often unaware of what
HR work is and what it can do to promote
effective management. As a result, HR
personnel is usually given only minor role in
business affairs.
Even when management sees that a good
personnel department is desirable, not enough
qualified HR practitioners are available to run
it.

As a result…

Many HR personnel without adequate

preparation have entered the field, messing up
some HR programs.
 Training and Development and holding tripartite
conferences pertaining to HR and Industrial Relations.

Participation in public hearings to voice support of, or

opposition to, opposed legislation affecting business and
industry.
Dissemination of information to upgrade HR, offering
technical advices through its special committees and
library facilities.

Establishment of a public relations program aimed at

informing the public about the nature of HR work.
Philippine Management Association of the Philippines

• PMAP helps institutions mold an enlightened,

competent, socially responsible, and influential
sector of people managers who can effectively
participate in nation-building.
• PMAP also helps its members become more
effective on the job by teaching the human aspect
of management via numerous career
development forums and training programs.

A nationwide organization of all the personnel managers and

HR Practitioners in the country which was established to
uphold their profession to the fullest.
 EMPLOYEES’
COMPENSATION
COMMISSION
PHILIPPINES HR GOUP
 THE CHALLENGE OF THE
CHALLENGES OF HUMAN
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
RESOURCES

THE STOCKHOLDERS
CHALLENGE

THE CHALLENGE FOR

PRODUCTIVITY
CONTRIBUTING GROWTH FACTORS OF PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT

INCREASING
GOV’T
COMPLEXITY OF
REGULARIZATION
BUSINESS
AND LABOR LAWS
OPERATIONS

INFLUX OF NEW
GROWTH OF
CONCEPTS IN
LABOR UNIONS
MANAGEMENT
It may be defined as the
function of management,
concerned with promoting and
enhancing the development of
work effectiveness and
advancement of the human
resources in the organization.
 HR is a science Art is proficiency in
because it involves the practical
the systematic application of
gathering of data knowledge
derived from required through
surveys, interview, study, experience,
and observations. or observation.
HR 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 an efficient personnel
administration in a company.
Companies Hire a Human Resource Manager
because of the following:
❖ Help management achieve company objectives
and goals.
❖Assist top management in formulating sound
policies, programs and rules and after approval,
administer them fairly and efficiently.
❖Assist line supervisors and managers in providing
employees with a satisfactory work environment
and in promoting harmonious relationships with
the employees and the unions.
Companies Hire a Human Resource
Manager because of the following:
❖ 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.
❖Help promote understanding and good relationships
by opening the lines of communication between
management and employee thereby creating an
atmosphere where workers can be happy and proud to
belong to the organization.
Companies Hire a Human Resource
Manager because of the following:
❖Identify management problems that can be resolved
and opportunities that can be realized through
improved effectiveness in personnel management.
❖Assist managements 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 organizational
management.
Problems and Difficulties of the HR Manager

❖Common misconception about his role and

functions
❖Inadequate recognition by management of the
proper role of the HR Manager.
❖In the area of labor relations
❖ Jealousy of the other executives regarding the
HR Manager’s duty and authority.
THE PAST AND PRESENT ROLE OF HR
the traditional Personnel Image

HR Managers and their departments suffered from

very low perceived position due to the following
factors:
❖Disrespect for the position and those who perform it;
❖The low position in the organization;
❖Lack of expertise in performing their functions.
THE ROLE OF HR in the NEW MILLENNIUM
❖Recruitment and Selection
❖Testing administrator
❖Labor Officer
❖Training and Development
❖Wage and Salary Management
❖Benefits administration
❖Employee Service and Recreations
❖Community Relations
❖Records Management
❖Health and Safety
❖Strategic Management
 THE ROLE OF HR in the NEW MILLENNIUM

❖Educator
❖Supervisor
❖Provider of Services
❖Administrative official
❖Employee Counselor
❖Adviser
❖Promoter Community
❖Coordinator
Relations
❖Negotiator
❖Public Relations Man
Qualities of the HR Manager
❖ Can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
❖Possesses an above-average intelligence
❖Enjoys working with people
❖Problem solver
❖Aggressive, mature and capable of giving sound advice.
❖Possesses the integrity, industry, and courage to earn the
respect of the employees and his employer
❖Possesses a pleasing personality and personal warmth and
should be approachable
Rewards and Benefits for the HR Manager
❖ Car Plan or Free use of Company Transportation
❖ Unlimited/ Limited use of gasoline and free
maintenance check-up.
❖Company cellular phone
❖Representation Allowance / Meal Allowance
❖Education Scholarship / Attending Conventions and
Seminars
❖Laptop
Career Advancement/ Other Professional Options
for the HR Manager
❖ College Professor
❖Vice President of the Company
❖Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
❖Politician
❖Entrepreneur
❖Businessman
The Career Path to HR Management

ENTRY LEVEL
CAREER PATH
SUPERVISORY
LEVEL
MANAGERIAL
LEVEL