Human resources officers (HR officers) are responsible for a wide range of duties related to managing and supporting employees throughout the employment lifecycle[1].
- Recruiting new staff: Managing recruitment strategies, posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and ensuring candidates have the legal right to work[1][4][8].
- Onboarding and offboarding: Organizing staff induction for new hires and handling documentation for departing employees[3][8].
- Training and development: Planning, organizing, and evaluating training and development programs to enhance employee skills[1][6][8].
- Payroll and benefits administration: Ensuring that employees are paid correctly and on time, and managing pensions and other benefits[1][6].
- Employee relations: Advising managers and employees on employment law, policies, and procedures, as well as handling disciplinary and performance issues[1][4].
- Health, safety, and welfare: Overseeing health and safety compliance and promoting employee wellbeing[1].
- Record keeping and compliance: Maintaining accurate personnel records and ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations[1][4][8].
- Performance management: Monitoring staff performance, tracking attendance, and helping manage appraisals and reviews[1][7].
- Policy development: Supporting or contributing to the creation and improvement of HR policies and procedures[5].
- Employee support and communications: Providing general support, answering queries, and facilitating open communication between management and staff[3][7][8].
- Conflict resolution: Mediating workplace disputes and helping resolve disagreements that could not be settled privately[3].
- Other duties: Leading corporate team-building activities, establishing community outreach programs, covering for colleagues, and other tasks assigned by line managers[3][8].
References
- [1] Human resources officer: job description – TargetJobs
- [3] How to Become a HR Officer – WGU
- [4] HR Officer Job Description Template for Recruiters – Manatal.com
- [5] HR MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBILITIES – ACS Law
- [6] Human resources officer | Explore Careers – National Careers Service
- [7] HR Officer Job Description [Updated 2025] – Indeed
- [8] HR OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION – AISL
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