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1. DIRECTOR The director oversees all functions. Duties of the job include forming personnel policies and developing an employee manual. This position also handles all personnel issues that may cause liability or harm to the company's reputation.

Directors ensure all necessary training programs are in place for new employees and existing staff members. This position answers to the company owner or vice president of the division, depending on the size of the company. Human resource division heads or managers report to the director.

2. MANAGER
Manager guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for a company within a small to mid-sized company, or a portion of the Human Resources function within a large company.

Managers supervise analysts who may specialize in sections, such as compensation, benefits, recruiting, hiring, diversity and training. In smaller HR offices, some sections can be combined. They are given the responsibility to supervise, control and direct the overall implementation of personnel policies.

Managers ensure that programs developed by the director are properly implemented and employee handbooks are regularly updated. Managers also directly handle sensitive HR issues, such as discrimination complaints, so that lowerlevel employees are not included in the process.

3. SPECIALIZING ANALYSTS Each section in the HR hierarchy contains analysts who are trained in specialized areas and report to a manager. Some positions conduct compensation studies to ensure that the jobs in a company offer competitive salary and benefits.

Employees in the hiring section analyze position duties to ensure that education and experience qualifications match job requirements and are not unreasonable. They also develop interview questions based on a position's required tasks.

4. RECRUITING ANALYSTS Determine the best places to market openings to gain the most qualified and diverse candidates. Benefit employees administer health insurance and retirement plans, worker's compensation and other programs offered to employees.

Recruiters are responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization. This will be achieved through the development of local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. The Corporate Human Resources Recruiter will play a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent.

5. GENERAL ANALYSTS If the business is small, the HR department may consist of a director and one or more analysts who are proficient in all areas. These generalists report to the director and perform the full scope of duties in the department. In a larger company, the generalist position can serve as the entry level before specialization is determined.

The generalists spend time in each section while developing knowledge through training and experience. They eventually may be placed in specialized areas where they excel.

6. ASSISTANT The Human Resources assistant assists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties. The HR assistant carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: departmental development, HRIS, employee relations, training and development benefits, compensation, etc.