HR Director job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a HR Director job summary
Our telemarketing firm has an immediate need for an HR Director. We’re looking for an experienced professional with a background in personnel management and advocacy. Our growing firm employs approximately 2,000 individuals, and the successful candidate will be responsible for managing every aspect of their employment needs. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the hiring process and ensuring all professionals, from executives on down, are in compliance with national, state, and in-house regulatory requirements and procedures. If you love working with people and if you have 10+ years’ experience in HR, we would love to talk to you about this position.
HR Director responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Create and implement employee relations policies to help increase employees’ job satisfaction
- Devise a list of procedures and practices for hiring new employees and managing our staff
- Establish an orientation procedure for onboarding new hires and training them to meet the needs of the company
- Communicate with employees about compensation, benefits and other facets of their employment
- Approve and schedule PTO and SL based on employee need and company requirements
- Respond to questions or complaints from employees in a timely fashion
- Manage all other HR department personnel
HR Director qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required
- 10+ years’ experience in human resources department
- 3+ years’ experience in a HR leadership position
- Strong understanding of the interviewing process, benefits administration, payroll and other HR functions
- PHR certification a plus
- Excellent communication, leadership and planning skills
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