HR Manager Interview Questions With Sample Answers

HR manager interview questions with sample answers
The following are examples of answers to common HR manager interview questions:
 How would your current and previous managers describe you?

 What is the difference between a group and a team? Do you consider
yourself a team player?
 What experience do you have with cost reduction efforts?
 Have you ever led a project team, and have you ever addressed a
dysfunction within a team?
 How do you ensure members of a team you are leading work together
as a unit and also cooperate with you on the project?
 What is your recruiting approach, and how do you find gifted job
applicants?
 How have you handled conflicts within a project team you are leading?
How would your current and previous managers describe you?
With this question, your interviewer is testing how honest you are in giving an
explanation of what your employers think about you and your performance.
Example: “During my last performance appraisal, my manager gave me an exceptional

rating. However, if I were to think of one area my boss would say I could improve on, it
has to be that I need to relate more closely and effectively with colleagues—especially
members of a project team I am part of. I am a naturally shy person, but I have
improved significantly on this aspect of my work over the years.”
What is the difference between a group and a team? Do you consider

yourself a team player?
This is an important question because you're letting the interviewer know you are
comfortable working or leading a team to accomplish projects. As an HR manager, you
will have to lead teams and groups to deliver projects.
Example: “Yes I am a team player, and I have worked in a team several times to

accomplish projects. The difference between a team and a group is in how they work
together to accomplish projects. When two or more people work on a project with a
common goal and work together to accomplish the project, they are a team. Several
people together not working on a project is a group."
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What experience do you have with cost reduction efforts?

With this question, the interviewer wants to see how experienced you are in reducing
cost while increasing efficiency and output.
Example: "I have wide-ranging experience with cost reduction with my current and
previous employers. On one occasion, I had to carry out adequate market research to
discover a training software program for employees at a price that was far lower than
the one we were using. This saved the company thousands of dollars and increased
employee productivity by 45 percent."
Have you ever led a project team, and have you ever addressed a
dysfunction within a team?
The interviewer wants to see how creative you are in providing solutions to problems
that come up in the course of working on a project.
Example: “Usually, I try to find a solution by going to the source of the problem. The
first thing I do is go back to the original project execution plan and try to see how we
deviated from it. If it is an issue of a malfunctioning program, I ensure I get the required
professionals to fix it immediately so it will not affect the project timing and schedule.”
How do you ensure members of a team you are leading work together as
a unit and also cooperate with you on the project?
This type of interview question is meant to see how you are able to successfully lead a
team of different people with different skills to complete the project.
Example: “I ensure members work as a team by clearly specifying each member's role
in the team and the relevance of each member to another in the team. I also ensure
there are regular meetings to address issues that are coming up in executing the
project.
I ensure team members cooperate with me by motivating and inspiring them to put in
their best. I also ensure to give adequate commendation to the group as a team.”
Related: 12 Tips To Learn and Develop as a First-Time Manager
What is your recruiting approach? How do you find gifted job

applicants?
With this question, the interviewer wants to know how you handle one of the most
important job duties of an HR manager. Your hiring approach will show the employer if
your approach fits in with their company practices.
Example: “I ensure I hire professionals who have the required skills, experience and
education for the job. I also take into consideration what the company is able to offer a
new employee who is coming on board. I look for candidates who demonstrate
confidence and creativity during the interview process.
To find gifted job candidates, the first step I take is to check the company's job applicant
database when it is time to fill a position. I also go online to look for the right candidates
by perusing job candidates' resumes on job sites.”
How have you handled conflicts within a project team you are leading?
This is a common HR interview question where the interviewer wants to test your
conflict resolution skills, which is a very important skill for an HR manager to possess.
Example: "The first thing I do is identify the cause of the issue. Secondly, I try to bring
the concerned parties together for a talk. My counseling skills come into play during the
talk so the team can reach a peaceful solution."
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The following are examples of answers to common HR manager interview questions:

 How would your current and previous managers describe you?

How would your current and previous managers describe you?

Example: “During my last performance appraisal, my manager gave me an exceptional

What is the difference between a group and a team? Do you consider

Example: “Yes I am a team player, and I have worked in a team several times to

Related: FAQ: Am I Ready To Be a Manager?

What experience do you have with cost reduction efforts?

Related: 12 Tips To Learn and Develop as a First-Time Manager

What is your recruiting approach? How do you find gifted job

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