Types of HR Jobs

Many individuals are familiar with the term "human resources" but often overlook the fact that it encompasses a wide range of roles and responsibilities. The human resources department consists of multiple job positions, each with its distinct functions and duties. This means that you can work in the department and have a particular job title that justifies what you do. 

What is Human Resources?

Human Resources is a section of an organization that responds to the needs of employees right from the beginning of their employment till the end. While this may look like the main function, HR also caters to the needs of several activities within the department which include recruitment, hiring, training, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. One of the most important departments of an organization is usually human resources and this can be attributed to the fact that employee and employee behavior are major determinants of a company's success. 

Human Resource Job Positions

If you need to know the different jobs that carry the "Human Resources" tag, see them below:

Head of Human Resources 

This is a much higher position that allows the individual to supervise all the activities of the HR department. Some of the responsibilities of a director are to develop and implement HR strategies, manage and communicate policies, meet with the other HRs to brainstorm and finalize employment rules and regulations. They decide on the type of approach to be used for training and onboarding sessions and determine when mentorship programs should start off for employees. 

Average Salary in Nigeria - NGN 400,000/month

Performance manager

Performance managers team up with employees and managers to solidify performance goals, provide feedback and support the professional development of the employees. They ensure that these goals are realistic and achievable being pegged to a particular time frame and also, that they align with the objectives of the organization.  During the period attached to the goals, the performance manager monitors the progress and conducts reviews that can help to compile feedback.  

Average Salary in Nigeria - NGN 300,000/month

Recruiter

Recruiters and hiring managers work hand in hand to understand and establish an agreement on the requirements and responsibilities of a job position. They are usually responsible for creating detailed job descriptions, attracting and sourcing the ideal candidates for a job position, communicating with candidates during the recruitment process, and selecting candidates that fit the available job openings. Also, recruiters maintain a strong network of potential candidates that can be reviewed for future openings. 

Average Salary in Nigeria - NGN 210,000/month

HR Consultant

Constantly, an organization needs guidance and directions on how to manage its people or get more people on board; HR Consultants are specialists who provide professional advice and assistance to these organizations on several human resources-related matters. Their responsibilities include helping organizations to figure out their organizational structures, employee engagement, talent management,  and many other exercises. 

Average Salary in Nigeria - NGN 360,000/month

Employee Relations Manager

The responsibilities of an employee relations manager are quite perceptive and tasking, they include: 

• Conflict resolution between employees or between employees and managers. 

• Employee Discipline

• Employee engagement

• Employee communication

• Employee grievance handling and more. 

Average Salary in Nigeria - N239,000/month

Training and Development Manager

A training and development manager also plays a huge role in the human resources department by identifying what employees need to advance in their careers and providing training and development resources. Also, they design a training program that comprises the objectives of the program, instructional methods, and training materials. While they may deliver these training sessions themselves, they can also bring in external tutors to do the same. After training sessions, training, and development managers conduct post-training evaluations to gauge the impact of the training on the employees.

Average Salary in Nigeria - NGN 275,000/month

HR Business Partner

HR business partners or HRBPs are experts who make sure that the human resources practices and initiatives adopted by a particular organization align with the goals and objectives of such an organization. They act as an intermediary between the HR department and other departments within the company. With the information gathered from both parties, they develop strategies for improving organizational effectiveness and facilitating change initiatives. 

Average Salary in Nigeria - NGN 250,000

Executive HR

Executive HRs work at a higher level of organization and they are more in contact with CEOs, Directors, CFOs, and other top-level officials. They develop and communicate the HR strategies and communicate the long-term goals of the company. While working with these high-level officials, they also provide perspectives on people-related matters and contribute to decision-making. 

Average Salary in Nigeria - NGN 400,000

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