Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Human resources professionals have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address an organization's human resource requirements
• Advise employers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems
• Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
• Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems
• Hire and oversee training of staff
• Coordinate employee performance appraisal programs
• Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.