The Human Resources Director must be knowledgeable of company goals, relevant federal and state laws and union contracts, and needs to be able to recognize and evaluate industry trends. In smaller companies, Directors may be considered Human Resources Generalists who perform all the specialized personnel duties themselves. In larger companies, the Human Resources Directors oversee multiple departments that are equipped with a manager and staff specialists or representatives who head one particular activity. Recruitment, also called employment or staffing, is headed by an Employment Manager. These managers direct the staffing specialists and company matchmakers who are responsible for attracting qualified employees and matching them to jobs within the organization.
Managers develop applicant pools, screen, interview, and test applicants.
To find promising new employees, recruiters network with community contacts and frequently travel to college campuses. Compensation and Benefits Managers ensure that benefit programs satisfy the needs of employees and all applicable governmental regulations. Compensation Specialists prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and develop fair and competitive pay structures. Benefits Specialists handle employee insurance, pension and savings plan administration and frequently serve as liaisons between insurance brokers and carriers. Training and Development Managers and Specialists give employee orientation and conduct ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members and management.