Group
Occupation
111331 Human Resources Manager
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
111331 Human Resources Manager
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the human resource and workplace relations activities within an organisation.
Alternative titles
- HR Manager
- People and Culture Manager
Specialisations
- Employee Relations Manager
- Training and Development Manager
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Determines, implements, monitors, reviews and evaluates human resource management strategies, policies and plans
- Advises and assists other Managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices, and appropriate induction, training and development programs
- Develops and implements performance management systems to appraise and improve individual and team performance
- Represents the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment
- Develops equal employment opportunity programs, and ensures compliance with related statutory requirements
- Oversees the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies
- Monitors employment costs and productivity levels
- May train and advise other managers in personnel and workplace relations matters