Human Resource Professionals

What the job involves

• Arranging for advertising of job vacancies, interviewing and testing of applicants, and selection of staff
• Maintaining personnel records and associated human resource information systems
• Providing advice and information to management on workplace relations policies and procedures, staff performance and disciplinary matters
• Arranging the induction of staff and providing information on conditions of service, salaries and promotional opportunities
• Receiving and recording job vacancy information from employers such as details about job description, wages and conditions of employment
• Providing information on current job vacancies in the organisation to employers and job seekers
• Undertaking negotiations on terms and conditions of employment, and examining and resolving disputes and grievances
• Studying and interpreting legislation, awards, collective agreements and employment contracts, wage payment systems and dispute settlement procedures
• Developing, planning and formulating enterprise agreements or collective contracts such as productivity-based wage adjustment procedures, workplace relations policies and programs, and procedures for their implementation
• Overseeing the formation and conduct of workplace consultative committees and employee participation initiatives

Key values of workers in Human Resource Professionals

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Human Resource Professionals

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.