Human resources managers (NOC 0112)

Human resources managers direct, control and run the operations of human resources and personnel departments. They also develop and carry out policies and procedures regarding human resource planning, hiring, training and development and pay and benefit management.

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

• direct the operations of human resources departments
• develop human resource requirements with other managers
• arrange internal and external training and hiring activities
• develop and carry out labour relations policies and discuss agreements
• organize employee development and health and safety programs
• advise and help other managers to carry out human resource policies and programs
• organize meetings on job policy as well as pay and benefits
• follow laws and regulations such as the Pay Equity Act

Key aspects of the work in this occuaption:

• Human resources managers typically work in a conventional office environment.