HR manager job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume
Applying for HR manager at a company office or plant? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.
Duties to write on your resume
Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.
Managed recruitment from job posting to screening, interviews and final job offers
Prepared and updated job descriptions with department heads for each open role
Ran new hire orientation and kept complete employee files for every staff member
Handled payroll inputs, attendance records and leave balances in Excel and an HRIS
Wrote and updated company policies and the employee handbook
Resolved employee complaints and led fair, documented disciplinary cases
Planned training programs and tracked performance reviews with team managers
Made sure hiring and benefits followed Philippine labor rules, with SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG remittances on time
A resume objective you can adapt
HR graduate with hands-on recruitment and employee records experience, looking for an HR manager role where I can build fair policies and keep a team engaged.
Skills employers ask for
Interviewing and choosing the right people
Knowing Philippine labor rules and employee benefits
Handling conflict calmly and fairly
Clear writing and speaking, in English and Filipino
Keeping private employee records safe
What the interview asks
How do you handle a conflict between two employees? Say you listen to both sides, check the facts and follow company policy.
Tell us about a hard hire you made. Share a real case, how you screened, and what you learned.
How do you deal with an employee who keeps coming in late? Talk first, document it, then follow the steps in the handbook.
How do you keep staff from leaving? Mention clear feedback, fair treatment and growth plans for each person.
Most posts ask for a bachelor's degree in psychology, human resource management or business, plus HR work experience.
Start as an HR assistant or HR officer, then move up as you handle more of the full HR process.
Prepare a resume, a valid ID, NBI clearance and your SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN numbers.
Apply on job sites or company career pages, and expect a panel interview with the owner or department heads.
What the work is like
You work mostly in an office and sit in many meetings. The hard part is handling sensitive cases and hiring rushes while keeping everyone's information private.
Questions
Do I need experience to become an HR manager?
Yes, most posts ask for HR experience. Many people start as an HR assistant or recruiter first.
What should I study to become an HR manager?
Most employers prefer psychology, human resource management or business administration.
Is HR manager work part-time?
Rarely. Most HR manager jobs are full-time office hours, and some can be done from home.
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