Determines, implements, monitors, reviews and evaluates human resource management strategies, policies and plans Advises and assists other managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices, and appropriate induction, training and development programs Develops and implements performance management systems to appraise and improve individual and team performance Represents the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment Develops equal employment opportunity programs, and ensures compliance with related statutory requirements Oversees the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies Monitors employment costs and productivity levels May train and advise other managers in personnel and workplace relations matters