HR Manager
An HR managerr (Human Resources Manager) works, as the name already says, in the Human Resources Management and has a diverse range of tasks. The tasks of an HR manager cover all areas of personnel deployment, from recruitment and development to career planning and the departure of individual employees.
This is also known as the employee cycle.
The tasks
The following tasks are part of the HR manager:
- Personnel development: serves the personal and professional development of employees
- Succession planning: positions that become vacant should be filled quickly
- Recruiting new employees
- Employer Branding: Building an employer brand
- Change management
- Personnel administration: Payroll accounting, data entry & -updating
Classic requirements for an HR manager
If you are thinking about becoming an HR manager, you will need a few prerequisites. We have clearly listed the classic requirements below. The following is required:
- Completed studies (subjects such as economics, psychology or law are desirable)
- A feel for people
- Passion for the implementation of HR topics
- High social competence & a confident demeanor
- Independence and assertiveness
- Talent for communication and organization
- Know-how in recruiting tools
- Knowledge of the German-speaking labor market
- Basic knowledge of payroll accounting
Become an HR manager
Anyone wishing to pursue this profession must first complete a degree in business or economics with a focus on personnel management. However, it is also possible to pursue this profession as a career changer.
Career changers can come from the fields of psychology or social sciences, for example. A good knowledge of human nature, social skills and empathy are essential for this job.
