HR director job description

I/ Job information of HR director

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II/ Key tasks of HR director

1. HR Department:

• Oversees the implementation and administration of Human Resources policies, programs and practices.
• Leads the development of department goals, objectives and systems.
• Develops and monitors Human Resources annual budget.

2. Staffing:

• Establishes and leads staffing practices and procedures necessary to recruit and retain an effective workforce.

3. Training and Development:

• Develops and implements training and development initiatives to address current capabilities and future training needs, including on-the-job operational training, department special training, management development, new hire orientation and on boarding.

4. Performance Management:

• Plans, develops, implements and administers programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align staff with the strategic goals of the company.
• Leads the implementation of a performance management system.

5. Compensation and Benefits:

• Develops and implements compensation strategies and structures that align with company goals.
• Ensures the provisions of cost effective benefits plan; monitor benefits environment for cost savings.

6. Occupational Health & Safety:

• Develops, implements, and ensures the application of policies, regulations, and standards relating to occupational health and safety.
• Ensures compliance with legislated reporting requirements and due diligence/liability requirements are met.

7. Organizational Planning and Development:

• Directs a process of organizational planning that evaluates structure, job design, and personnel resources for the company. Ensure optimal staffing levels.
• Directs a process of organizational development that addresses issues such as succession planning, workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, workflow efficiency and change management.

8. Employee Relations:

• Formulates and recommends Human Resources policies and objectives for the firm that will establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation, and that comply with policies, procedures, programs and laws.
• Develops strong working relationships with other Executives, management and staff, providing advice, guidance, and coaching as needed.

III / Job specification of HR director

1. Education

• An undergraduate degree in Business with a focus on Human Resources or equivalent.

2. Required Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience at senior management level in retail industry preferred.

3. Skills

• Generalist background with broad knowledge of employment, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training and development.
• Able to work successfully and productively in a team environment or independently and deal with multi-tasks effectively.
• Strong ability to perform well and be unfailingly diplomatic in a high pressure and complex environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to envision and deliver innovative solutions.
• Proven analytical, planning, and organizing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately, and maintain mutual comfort level while relating to a diverse workforce.
• Excellent in written and spoken English.

4. Abilities:

• Results and people oriented, but have sound judgment and the ability to balance other business considerations,
• High energy level, ability to multitask, establish priorities, work independently.
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

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