LEADERSHIP SKILLS REQUIRED BY A REMARKABLE HR PROFESSIONAL.

 

LEADERSHIP SKILLS REQUIRED BY A REMARKABLE HR PROFESSIONAL

          November-23, 2021

           Asiri Liyanage








What is Human resource management (HRM)

"Human resource management (HRM) is the practice of recruiting, hiring, deploying, and managing an organization's employees. A company or organization's HR department is usually responsible for creating, putting into effect, and overseeing policies governing workers and the relationship of the organization with its employees"(Wesley Chai, 2020). 

The role of the HR Manager has to play a huge part in managing the Human Capital of any organization. Developing new recruitment schemes, executing high level strategies, overseeing the benefits of the staff, and day today planning are among the responsibilities of a HR Manager. Some of the responsibilities of an HR Manager are mentioned below.


Leadership Qualities of a good HR Manager.?


What leadership qualities differentiate a good HR Manager from an excellent one? There are many leadership qualities for a great leader to have in order to stand out in the profession that are listed below.

1.   Ethically Sound

"Being the HR Manager in your company means that you are the problem solver of your company. Hence you are the Moral Compass for many Ethical Dilemmas that are very common in your company. "(Viventium, 2019).

A human resources manager is expected to be acting with integrity and moral principles when creating policies related to employee issues. 

2.   Ability to Navigate the Grey Areas

"In case any issues arise that can be sorted out with existing rules and policies, unique solutions must be come up with since employees tend to have equally unique issues" (Viventium, 2019).

A human resources manager is expected to be able to find solutions relating to employees. Each employer has unique problems that has to be addressed in a unique way. Capacity to understand unique issues and give them unique solutions requires a lot of emotional intelligence. When any problem cant be addressed through existing rules and regulations, 

3.   Ability to Lead When Necessary

"Being able to be emotionally present and to enforce the policy as well is really important for an HR Manager. To toggle between the concepts such as leadership, friendship and management are critically important" (Viventium, 2019).

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4.   A Good Listener

"Since a company’s most important asset is its people, a true leader must acquire sound knowledge about the employees themselves, and their weaknesses, and their true potentials. Having better emotional intelligence and putting the employees' interest in the first place and willingness to listen to their issues is an important service an HR Professional can bring to the company"(Viventium, 2019).

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5.   Technically Skilled

"In order to prevent problems, good technical knowledge is critical for an HR Leader. Thinking critically and creatively is backed up by these skills and they enable him to create policies and programs aiming to solve issues or prevent them from happening"(Viventium, 2019).

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6.   A Good Communicator

"An HR Leader must be able to communicate effectively both with their employees and the upper management to establish great communication in the organization" (Viventium, 2019).

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7.   Curiosity

 "Establishing healthy and positive employee relations by caring about people and having emotional intelligence towards smart and compassionate policymaking"(Viventium, 2019).


8. Forward-thinking

"It is their responsibility to be prepared for future challenges identifying potential threats in terms of attracting top talents and retaining them and making positive changes in the company’s culture".

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Bibliography

Viventium. (2019, 05 08). What Makes a Great HR Leader? 7 Leadership Qualities to Have. Retrieved 12 4, 2021, from viventium: https://www.viventium.com/7-great-hr-leadership-qualities/

Wesley Chai, S. S. (2020). human resource management (HRM). Retrieved 12 04, 2021, from search software: https://searchhrsoftware.techtarget.com/definition/human-resource-management-HRM





Comments

  1. N R Waduge. MBANovember 28, 2021 at 6:08 PM

    HR manager has to play big role in the way of organisation success by applying contemporary tools. Alla and all good article to be read.

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  2. E127918December 16, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    Taking a human resources job to the next level necessitates the deliberate acquisition of a set of skills that many people overlook. That is why human resources managers stand out, and they possess certain personal attributes that appear to come naturally but may be enhanced through attention and training. In order to succeed in the field of human resources, you must have leadership characteristics and talents. As an example, analytical abilities are useful in deciding on and designing employee benefit packages, and communication and conflict resolution skills are crucial in team management and dealing with a variety of employee and workplace difficulties.

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  3. Manoj ThudawahewaDecember 17, 2021 at 10:49 AM

    The most important service that a leader can bring to a firm is the willingness to listen to every single employee. They are empathetic and understanding, happy to understand workers from every walk of life. Important article which illustrate the value of having HR skills to a leadership.

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  4. Chularathna2021MBADecember 17, 2021 at 6:53 PM

    Taking a human resources job to the next level requires the strategic study of a set of skills that many people overlook. That's why human resources executives stand out: they possess certain personality traits that appear to come naturally but may be created with effort and training.This article shows that you have tried to come up with an important idea thank you.

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  5. Imashi DayaratnaDecember 17, 2021 at 7:01 PM

    The human resources leader is a key link between management and the employee workforce. A good HR professional is able to resolve difficult situations and consult with managers on problems with employees.

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  6. UnknownDecember 18, 2021 at 2:05 AM

    Human resources is the most important thing in an organisation. HR is the key link with employees and employer. HR main role is to recruit suitable employees and build their skills to develop the company.
    Priyankara.

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  7. amila MBA HR blogsDecember 18, 2021 at 2:26 AM

    Currant market situation human capital is very important for the company growth . so HRM roll is very important to sustain the organization. nice tropic and important for all

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