About this career
Human resources officers develop and implement strategies that help their employers select and retain appropriately qualified staff within that business sector. They recruit staff, prepare job advertisements, interview and short-list people, negotiate with employment agencies, and set up working conditions. Human resources officers also administer the payroll, review salaries and advise on remuneration benefits and employment law. They arrange for training opportunities to enhance employees' performance.
Essential skills
apply company policies
assess character
build trust
develop professional network
document interviews
fix meetings
hire human resources
identify with the company's goals
interview people
listen actively
manage payroll
negotiate employment agreements
observe confidentiality
profile people
recruit employees
use communication techniques
write work-related reports
Required knowledge
employment law
job market offers
labour legislation
talent management strategies
Additional skills
administer appointments
apply knowledge of human behaviour
apply social media marketing
assist employee health programmes
coach employees
communicate by telephone
determine salaries
develop employee retention programs
ensure gender equality in the workplace
evaluate training
gather feedback from employees
give advice on personal matters
identify necessary human resources
manage budgets
mentor individual employees
monitor company policy
negotiate with employment agencies
organise staff assessment
organise training
promote human rights
support employability of people with disabilities
train employees
advertising techniques
business communication
human resource management
human resources department processes
personal reflection techniques based on feedback
Also known as
personnel administrator
personnel supervisor
personnel manager
HR officer
personnel development specialist
personnel representative
HR supervisor
skills trainer
personnel director
HR worker
HR representative
personnel expert
personnel assistant
human resources representative
human resources supervisor
personnel rep
human resource officer
personnel recruiter
HR director
HR rep
human resources worker
personnel officer
personnel worker
competencies trainer
human resources rep
human resources director
lifelong learning coach