Types of HR Manager: Qualifications, Job Roles, Career, Skills

Q: What do HR managers do?

The duties of a HR manager include:managing the company staffdetermining the suitable salaries for their employeestrain the staff adequatelymonitor the performances of their staff closely

Q: How many types of HR managers are there?

There are many branches of HR managers:HR managerTraining managerFacilities managerPayroll manager

Q: What are the skills required to become a HR manager?

The skills required to become a HR manager in India are:Organizational skillsNetwork savvyCommunicationAnalytical skills

Q: Who are the top recruiters for HR managers?

Some of the top recruiters for HR managers are:SutraHRABC consultantsAdecco IndiaIKYA Human Capital

Q: What are the courses to become a HR manager?

There are various courses to become a HR manager:MBA in Sales & LeadershipMBA in Business Intelligence & AnalyticsMBA in EntrepreneurshipMBA in Human Resource Management

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HR Managers also termed Human Resource Managers are professionals who direct and coordinate the administrative functioning of a company. They are responsible for recruiting and interviewing new employees as well as conducting training for the current employees. Apart from these, they are also responsible for determining the salaries and designing adequate workplace policies that avoid any conflict of interest between the staff and help maintain a healthy workplace environment. There are various types of HR Managers depending on their work type as well as the department that they are entrusted with. Some of the major types of HR Managers include Compensation and Benefits Managers, Recruiting Managers and Employee Relations Specialists. Each of these above-mentioned segregations has a different set of duties that are discussed in the sections below.

In order To become an HR Managers, aspiring candidates must complete their undergraduate in relevant subjects followed by pursuing Postgraduate Human resources Management Courses, from any of the top Human Resources Management Colleges. Admissions to these colleges are done both on the basis of merit as well as on the basis of various Management Entrance Exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT and SNAP. They can also pursue diploma courses for enhancing their skills in Human Resource Management such as Sales and Leadership and Business Intelligence & Analytics. The starting salary of an HR manager is around INR 4.50 LPA – 5.50 LPA but it also depends on the qualifications and skills of the candidate. The highest salary of an HR manager can go up to as much as INR 37 LPA.

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Table of Content

Qualifications of an HR manager
HR manager Jobs
Duties of an HR manager
Skills to become an HR manager
Top Recruiters for HR managers
HR manager Jobs: FAQs

Qualifications for HR Manager

Discussed below are some of the most pursued as well as compulsory qualifications required to become an HR Manager for your reference,

Aspiring candidates must complete their class 12 board exams in any stream from a recognized board
They can pursue undergraduate courses in any discipline but preferably Commerce with a specialization in Human Resource Management courses
The candidate must have an MBA Degree in Human Resource Management, Sales and Leadership, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Entrepreneurship, and General Management for Post-graduation
To pursue an MBA in Human Resources, the candidate has to clear various Management Entrance Exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP and MAH CET
The interested candidates can also pursue diploma courses in human resource management.

Types of HR Managers

There are various job profiles included within HR management and the roles of these HR managers vary accordingly. Tabulated below are other related job profiles of HR managers:

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Human Resource Manager	HR managers are professionals who basically act as a link between directors and the lower management of the company. Their main duty also includes solving employees’ problems and working on different HR policies. HR managers are mainly responsible for recruitment, compensation and benefits, training, etc. To be a successful HR Manager, the candidate must have fluency, time management skills, etc.	7.09 L
Training and Development Managers	They are mainly responsible for imparting training, conducting induction, career planning, etc. They train new employees and arrange workshops for their employees in order to brush up on their skills. In order to be a successful training and development manager, the candidate needs to possess some skills such as communication, time management, compliance, etc	7.76 L
Compensation and Benefit Manager	The Compensation and Benefits Manager holds some of the very important powers in the company. They work in such a way that employees’ need are also fulfilled without affecting the b budget of the company. They will also be required to work on other things such as pay, perks, allowances, pension, insurance, etc.	12.99 L
Recruitment and Placement Manager	They are responsible for searching for ultimate talents for the company who can work for them effectively and efficiently. They shortlist CVs according to the requirements of the company, discuss salary structure with them, interview, etc. To be a Recruitment and Placement manager, the candidate needs to have an eye for detail, interviewing skills, communication skills, etc	4.97 L
HR Consultant	HR Consultants are skilled professionals who analyze a company's human resource situation. Their main duty includes devising policies, employment structures, benefits packages, performance and incentives.	4.00 L
Employee Relations Specialist	They act as a bridge between higher level management of the company such as directors, CEOs and labour unions. They are supposed to make employment contracts according to labour regulations and comply with them. They also represent their company in legal matters.	4.54 L
HR Director	This is the top position of an HR Manager in a company. They look after and are in charge of company recruitment policies, compensation, promotion, and termination policies.	27.50 L
Vice President of Human Resources	They may also be referred to as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). They oversee every detail of the HR Policies and also design or altering the Policies.	21.60 L

Duties of HR managers

HR managers bear an important role in ensuring that the staff in the company remains well-coordinated and comfortable. Some of the duties of an HR manager are listed below:

An HR manager is responsible for managing the company staff including coordinating and supporting the recruitment process.
They are also responsible for determining the suitable salaries for their employees.
They also have to train the staff adequately and support them with employment opportunities.
They have to design adequate workplace policies so that conflicts and legal issues are minimized and employee satisfaction and productivity increase.
They should also monitor the performances of their staff closely and give reviews for any kind of potential improvement.
In case of conflicts between employees, they have to make sure that both parties are listened to and resolve the conflict without much debate.

Skills Required to become an HR Manager

To be an HR manager in India, one must possess the following set of skills in order to stand out among others and excel in the profession. Some of the top skills that are required to be a successful HR Manager are tabulated below:

Excellent Communication Skills	Administrative expertise	Managing priorities
Proactivity	Advising	Coaching
Tech savvy	Interpersonal Skills	Time management

Top Recruiters

HR Managers are in demand in almost every company. They play a very important role in deciding the onboarding of the candidate, devising policies and several other benefits. Some of the top recruiters who hire freshers as well as experienced candidates for various positions are tabulated below for your reference,

Tech mahindra	ABC consultants	Ernst & Young
AON Hewitt	Amazon	KPMG
IKYA Human Capital	Wipro	ManpowerGroup India

Types of HR Managers: FAQs

Ques. What do HR managers do?

Ans. The duties of a HR manager include:

managing the company staff
determining the suitable salaries for their employees
train the staff adequately
monitor the performances of their staff closely

Ques. How many types of HR managers are there?

Ans. There are many branches of HR managers:

HR manager
Training manager
Facilities manager
Payroll manager

Ques. What are the skills required to become a HR manager?

Ans. The skills required to become a HR manager in India are:

Organizational skills
Network savvy
Communication
Analytical skills

Ques. Who are the top recruiters for HR managers?

Ans. Some of the top recruiters for HR managers are:

SutraHR
ABC consultants
Adecco India
IKYA Human Capital

Ques. Is there any internship required to become a HR manager?

Ans. It is not compulsory to have internship experience but it is preferred that the candidate possess previous knowledge and first-hand experience of HR management.

Ques. Can a student from arts background become a HR manager?

Ans. Yes, aspirants from any background can become an HR manager provided they possess the required qualification.

Ques. Can one pursue a MBA course from distance learning?

Ans. Yes, one can pursue a MBA course from distance learning but it is advisable to pursue it from a regular college.

Ques. What is the highest salary of an HR manager?

Ans. Based on experience and skill, an HR manager can earn upto INR 6.9 L per annum.

Ques. What is the course fees to become an HR manager?

Ans. Generally, the course fees range from INR 40,000-5,00,000. The fees also vary from public universities to private colleges.

Ques. What are the courses to become a HR manager?

Ans. There are various courses to become a HR manager: