HR Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a HR Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Preparing job descriptions, advertising vacant positions, and managing the employment process.
  • Orientating new employees and training existing employees.
  • Monitoring employee performance.
  • Providing counseling on policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration.
  • Communicating with staff about issues affecting their performance.
  • Ensuring that all employees are organized and satisfied in their work environment.
  • Overseeing the health and safety of all employees.
  • Implementing systematic staff development procedures.
  • Ensuring accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in electronic and digital format.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of HR Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific HR Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.