Human Resources Personnel

Managers of human resources create and carry out policies governing the organisational procedures in which they work. They employ personnel and aid in their professional advancement through training and development. They have a crucial role in regulating working conditions, contract provisions, wage negotiations, and issues of equality and diversity.

The following responsibilities are part of a human resources professional's work role:

• Recruiting personnel, drafting job descriptions, reviewing applications, assembling short lists of candidates, and conducting first interviews
• Creating and executing procedures to hire, develop, and keep employees
• Monitoring employee welfare
• Collaborating closely to execute policies and procedures with other departments
• Promoting diversity and equality within the company
• Monitoring health and safety regulations
• Creating and enforcing regulations for matters like as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunity, disciplinary actions, and absence management
• Providing guidance on compensation, advancement, and benefits, such as maternity, paternity, and sick pay
• Conducting salary reviews
• Negotiating with the representatives of the staff (for example, trade union officials)
• Managing the payroll
• Handling staff issues, complaints, and enforcing disciplinary measures

^*Pay rates
Earnings typically depend on location, employer, the stage of your training, your hours worked and the opportunity to work overtime. Please also note that the pay rate figures have come from a variety of reliable sources including:

• National Home Builders
• Home Builder's Sub-Contractors
• CITB
• The Home Builders Federation
• Construction Recruitment Agencies

The path to becoming a human resources manager can take several forms. You can acquire the necessary credentials.

by enrolling in a college or university course or an apprenticeship. You might be able to apply straight to an employer or get training on the job if you already have suitable experience.

Find out which of these paths to becoming a human resources manager is best for you by investigating them all.

To work on a construction site, you might need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

As you gain expertise in human resources, there are prospects for advancement and income rises, especially if you hold a credential from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

You could advance into senior management with experience. You might even start your own consulting business that provides hiring services or policy planning guidance.

The type of job role can differ depending on the employer and the activities involved. Some roles such as trade roles have the opportunity to be self-employed. Often employers offer a variety of employment status and flexibility. The jobs outlined in this website are common across the home building industry, but the job titles may differ from one organisation to another.

All our featured job roles offer different entry-points for school leavers, college leavers, and graduates to commence a career in the industry. There are opportunities to enrol on apprenticeships and other career progression routes.

For most jobs, depending on your qualifications and experience there are also openings for those looking to change career.