What is the difference between HR and HRD?

Have you just finished your A-levels and are you dreaming of working in a company’s human resources department? Would you like to know the difference between HR and HRD? We’ll explain the links and the difference between HR and HRD, what their responsibilities are within the company and how much they earn.

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Missions

What does HR do?

Would you like to join the Human Resources department when you finish your studies? You should know thatan HRR or Human ResourcesManager is a position reporting to the HRD, “Human Resources Director”. In general, they carry out the same functions within the company, it is the hierarchical structure that differentiates them.

HR is responsible for all tasks relating to the company’s staff. The size of the department depends on the size and capacity of the staff within the company. The larger the company’s organisation chart, the more specialised the HR department will need to be.

An HR manager’s job is to supervise the entire human resources department. His or her responsibilities are as follows:

set up the recruitment process, from interview to integration;
analyse and carry out employee performanceappraisals;
managing payroll and holiday pay ;
keep abreast of new trends in human resources management in terms of pay and benefits;
apply internal regulations and ensure that employees comply with them ;
promote training and skills development ;
working with the company’s various departments to attract and recruit talent according to internal needs.

In a nutshell, HR is responsible for the day-to-day needs of the human resources department. His or her duties encompass everything that directly affects staff, in order to ensure the company’s development.

What are the responsibilities of a Human Resources Director?

The HR Director or Human Resources Manager is responsible for the department’s management activities and strategy. The department is made up of HR managers and HR administrators.

The HR Director is responsible for the general policy of the company and oversees the quality, salaries and well-being of everyone at work. As the head of the entire HR department and its various component departments, the HR Director’s tasks are more varied:

setting upa recruitment policy;
skills management through professional training and internal mobility ;
remuneration and payroll management ;
Health, safety and well-being at work.

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What is the difference between HR and HRD?

Even if the missions of the two professions have a lot in common, you should know that the HR and HRD professions differ according to the following criteria :

Firstly, it should be noted that the HR department reports directly to the HR Director. Depending on the size of the company, the HR department may be run by the HRD. For a large company, the HR Director will manage the entire department.

In addition, HR is responsible for the technical functions of the department, from recruitment to personnel management. The HR Director is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the company by managing all the departments. They implement the company’s internal policy within their department. Their objective is to combine economic performance with staff satisfaction.

You can find detailed job descriptions here.

What is the average HR salary?

In France, an HR manager needs at least a 2-year higher education qualification. Depending on the company and its size in terms of staff, the average salary is around €2,600 gross per month, with HR staff earning between €25,000 and €35,000 gross per year, depending on the statistics. The salary depends on the capacity of the staff, the location of the company and the sector of activity.

HUMAN RESOURCES

What is the average salary of a HR Director?

The average salary for a Human Resources Director is between €5,000 and €17,000 gross per month. With a 5-year degree and greater responsibilities, HR managers earn between €60,000 and €150,000 gross per year, depending on the size of the company.

Career

How do you go from HR to HRD?

Regardless of the size of the company, you can progress from HR to the position of HR Director. You can enter the HR profession with a Bac + 2 in employment law or human resources. To become an HRD, you need 5 years’ higher education. You can then continue your studies on a sandwich course or do a separate master’s course. Once you’ve got the right degree, you’ ll need plenty of experience. To progress from HR to HRD, you need to master all the tasks within the department. You need to understand the company’s internal policy so that you can develop and optimise it.

Training

What training do you need to apply for the job of HR Director?

If you are thinking of applying for the position of HR Director within the company, you need to have the right degree. A 5-year degree is essential.

At INSEEC, theMsc2 Human Resources Manager programme provides specialised training to qualify for the post of HRD. You can access this programme with a bachelor’s degree or an M1.

In two years, you’ll learn all about the human resources department. At INSEEC, you will master the digital tools and concepts relating to human resources management.