An HR executive's job description includes overseeing recruitment, managing employee relations, ensuring legal compliance, and administering benefits, all while supporting organizational goals and fostering a positive workplace culture. Key duties involve handling the full employee lifecycle from hiring and onboarding to performance management and offboarding. They act as a bridge between employees and management, handle day-to-day HR operations, and contribute to the development of HR strategies and policies.
Key responsibilities
Recruitment and onboarding: Overseeing the hiring process, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to completing new hire paperwork and orientations.
Employee relations: Managing employee grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary actions, and acting as a point of contact for employee concerns.
Compliance and legal matters: Ensuring all HR practices and company policies comply with labor laws and regulations.
Performance management: Coordinating performance reviews, facilitating goal setting, and supporting managers in performance-related decisions.
Compensation and benefits: Administering employee benefits packages, such as health insurance and retirement plans, and managing payroll.
Training and development: Coordinating and facilitating training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
Record keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, databases, and HR files.
Policy development: Helping to develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures to align with business objectives.
Strategic support: Collaborating with senior management on HR strategies, workforce planning, and initiatives to improve employee engagement and organizational culture.