General Overview:

Tasks Include:

• directs the formulation of human resource management strategies, policies and plans to meet business needs
• advises and assists managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices and appropriate induction, training and development programs
• develops and implements performance management systems, to plan, appraise and improve individual and team performance
• represents the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees, to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment
• oversees the maintenance of personnel records and various human resource information system requirements
• coordinates occupational health and safety programs and practices, develops equal employment opportunity programs, and ensures compliance with related legislative 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 industrial relations matters