Human Resources Officer

Job Description:

Human resources (HR) officers hire, develop and look after employees in a company - plan policies, advise on company benefits etc.

Job Category:

Professional Services

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What you will do:

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

leading an organisation’s HR team (leadership skills)
supporting managers in getting the best out of their staff
planning staff policies
designing and advising on company benefits packages
training and developing staff
handling complicated HR issues
working to improve employee relations
managing budgets

Skills:

You’ll need:

knowledge of human resources and employment law
business management skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

As well as:

administration & organisational skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to work well with others (teamwork skills)
the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
excellent written communication skills
sensitivity and understanding

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Entry Requirements:

You’ll usually need human resources (HR) experience, and an HND or degree in HR management, business management or a related subject. Some companies have general management or HR graduate training schemes.

In the UK, it’s also common to have a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

You could find work in an HR department as an administrator and work your way up.

Working Hours and Environment:

You’ll work 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. You may sometimes have to work extra hours to meet deadlines.

You’ll be mainly office-based, but with some travel to meetings, especially if you work for a company with more than one site.

Career Path & Progression:

With experience, you could set up your own consultancy offering recruitment services, training, or advice on HR strategy and policy planning.