HR Manager

Answer it with honesty, as they can go deeper into this discussion. You can include:

☛ Browsing the internet

☛ Blogging,

☛ Listening to music,

☛ Chatting with friends,

☛ Reading newspapers,

☛ Reading books,

☛ Shopping,

☛ Watching movies….

Always say yes if you need the job

You can ask whether they will compensate for relocation costs

Do not go over board and ask for , it might give an impression that you are too demanding, some of the answers could be:

☛ An ideal company provides maximum opportunities for growth of employees.

☛ They provide comfortable and flexible work environment, so that employees can perform at their best and work towards company’s benefit.

☛ A company that encourages learning

☛ A company that encourages open culture

Motivation is key to eliciting cooperation and productivity of people individually and as a team. So, I believe one of the most effective ways to get team members to cooperate is to recognize their strengths and delegate tasks accordingly. For example, in the last project I lead I was overseeing three team members. I had the team member who was highly organized to create and maintain the measuring tools, the individual who was most personable spoke with the employees and the last individual is quite analytical, so I had her compile the data in the report. This way, each team member was allowed to play to her or his strengths, which kept both the motivation and morale high.

Each employee has a unique career path. This HR manager's interview question digs into what attracted them to prior roles—as well as what makes your current role a good fit right now.

This HR leader's favorite interview question gives an idea of the factors involved in a candidate’s decision. For example, perhaps the candidate needs to consult his or her family, already has offers on the table, or isn’t able to leave their current role just yet.

The purpose of this question is to find out what your definition of difficult is and whether you can show a logical approach to problem solving. In order to show yourself in a positive light, select a difficult work situation which was not caused by you and which can be quickly explained in a few sentences. Explain how you defined the problem.

Discuss situations when you must have done so to fulfill project requirements in the past

To receive information, feedback, and coordinate decisions throughout the company for optimal efficiency, HR managers cooperate with other departments within the company.

For example, they can cooperate with the accounting division to make salary decisions. This way the employee feels adequately rewarded, while the company remains optimally faithful to its budget policies.

Look for honesty and transparency in the answer. Many talented employees lose their jobs in layoffs, so suppress any desire to stigmatize those who were part of a downsizing.

However, if the individual offers a vague reference to differing opinions or the arrival of a new boss, dig deeper for possible performance issues that can be verified through reference checking. “As you listen to each answer, look for a situational context within which you can judge the individual’s decision-making abilities, decisiveness and ability to work in concert with others,” Falcone says.

Taking the temperature on a candidate’s current role can give insight into what kind of a work environment the candidate thrives in and how he or she works with others in an organization.

I work very well with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I appreciate different cultures and backgrounds, and understand that it has a strong impact on how individuals interact with one another. Also, I have studied different learning and personality styles to understand how they impact individuals at work. I utilize all of this knowledge to lead and encourage individuals in the way that they best receive it. I believe this helps to enhance communication and to make me an effective leader.

☛ Tell us a little bit about your previous work experience as an HR manager.

☛ Describe your system for prioritising HR projects. What HR discipline do you think is the most important?

☛ How do you motivate your HR employees?

☛ How many people have you supervised at one time?

☛ How long were you their supervisor?

☛ Did you have the sole responsibility of hiring and firing individuals?

☛ Describe how you were able to assess the success of the HR department and employee relations at your last job.

☛ What is your management style?

☛ How do you get your employees to cooperate?

☛ What makes a good leader?

☛ You’ve recently discovered that a HR department employee has been discussing confidential information with employees outside of the department. What steps would you take to address this issue?

☛ Describe an instance in which you handled an employee grievance that resulted in a better working relationship?

☛ A member of staff is accused of harassment. How do you deal with this issue and maintain alignment with best practice?

☛ What are some of your strengths?

☛ What are your weaknesses?

☛ How would you describe yourself professionally?

☛ What are your reasons for leaving your previous/present job?

☛ What is your favourite aspect of HR?

☛ How do you remain abreast of new developments in technology?

☛ Why should we hire you?

☛ Have you got any questions?

Smart interviewees who might technically be underqualified focus on the experiences and skill sets they’ll bring to the position and the value they’ll deliver. However, this is a question that often leads to lengthy explanations that can offer real insights into a person’s true motivations, good and bad, for seeking the job, Enelow says.

Conversely, as highly qualified Baby Boomers age, it’s not uncommon for them to seek a position with lesser responsibilities where they can be a strong team player and a mentor to younger employees. So, depending on the position, don’t automatically count overqualification against a candidate.

Companies look for team players as well as those who are self starters and can work independently, so you need to be versatile:

You should show that you enjoy working in a team. Say that you are open to suggestions from team members and seniors.

It is always good to work in a team as one can get the support of other members and in times of crisis everyone can work together to achieve the goal.