Speaking of HR and interviews... I need information please!

[Luv2Scrap]

Reading the other thread reminded me that I wanted to post a HR Management related question today.

Monday night in my MGT Communications class we will be "interviewed" by various employers in the community. Not for real jobs, just for "practice" as part of the class.

I was sick last Monday night, so when it was time to sign up for what type fo job we wanted to interview for, my husband (bless his heart) told the instructor I wanted to interview for HR Manager at Disney . I actually haven't taken the HR Management class yet, so at this point I know very little about it. Since I've already taken the Training & Development class, I think I would have rather "applied" for that job, in case they actually expect me to know something about the position.

So I'm looking for any HR people that would be willing to give me just a little info about the job itself, so I can go in there feeling comfortable that I know at least a little about the job, in case they do ask me something I would be expected to know.

Thanks so much in advance for the help!

 

[LukenDC]

I'm an HR Director for a nonprofit and I've been at my current job for ten years.

An HR Director needs to have excellent communication skills (clarity, tact/diplomacy, listening), a solid background in employment law (ADA, FMLA, Fair Labor Standards Act, EEO, etc.), skill in job assessment, skill in recruitment/selection, knowledge of compensation/benefits practices, skill in employee development (training, evaluations, coaching/mentoring), and employee relations (discipline, corrective action, problem resolution). There may also be direct supervision of staff and, depending upon the workplace, labor relations and HR information systems.

I liken my job to a cross between a management consultant and social worker. Over the past 20 years HR has transitioned from a routine transactional function to a much more customer service oriented function. HR exists to provide support to management and save the organization money by efficiently managing people and identifying potential legal liabilities.

Schooling is important to begin an HR career and experience is critical to success in a high-level HR function. I have a BA in history and then obtained a master of public administration with a concentration in personnel management. I also have a professional certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.

 

[Luv2Scrap]

I'm an HR Director for a nonprofit and I've been at my current job for ten years.

An HR Director needs to have excellent communication skills (clarity, tact/diplomacy, listening), a solid background in employment law (ADA, FMLA, Fair Labor Standards Act, EEO, etc.), skill in job assessment, skill in recruitment/selection, knowledge of compensation/benefits practices, skill in employee development (training, evaluations, coaching/mentoring), and employee relations (discipline, corrective action, problem resolution). There may also be direct supervision of staff and, depending upon the workplace, labor relations and HR information systems.

I liken my job to a cross between a management consultant and social worker. Over the past 20 years HR has transitioned from a routine transactional function to a much more customer service oriented function. HR exists to provide support to management and save the organization money by efficiently managing people and identifying potential legal liabilities.

Schooling is important to begin an HR career and experience is critical to success in a high-level HR function. I have a BA in history and then obtained a master of public administration with a concentration in personnel management. I also have a professional certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.

Thanks for the info - this will be very helpful!

 

[Hillbeans]

I'm an HR Director for a nonprofit and I've been at my current job for ten years.




Schooling is important to begin an HR career and experience is critical to success in a high-level HR function. I have a BA in history and then obtained a master of public administration with a concentration in personnel management. I also have a professional certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.

This!

My DH is an HR Director and is going on his 2nd Masters Degree. Higher Education is a requirement for the higher level jobs. I'd also say that travel, either Domestic or International will most likely be a job requirement for at least 10-25% of the job. Good luck with your class!