Human Resources Officer
Hire and train new employees, monitor performance and records, and facilitate good employee relations.
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- What's it like to be a Human Resources Officer?
- How to become a Human Resources Officer
- Latest Human Resources Officer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Human Resources Officers
- Human Resources Officer role reviews
What's it like to be a Human Resources Officer?
A Human Resources Officer works in the HR team of a company to assist the Human Resources Manager with hiring and managing employees. They create and post job ads for the company, filter through applications, and conduct the screening process for applicants. They also gather recruitment data and consult with the Human Resources Manager and other employees in charge to hire the right candidates.
Tasks and duties
- Recruiting, interviewing and hiring employees.
- Conducting payroll.
- Training employees and monitoring performance.
- Filing employee records.
- Conducting background checks and giving employee recommendations.
- Investigating employee incidents and carrying out disciplinary measures.
How to become a Human Resources Officer
A bachelor degree is required for entry-level human resources positions and beyond. Strong administrative skills and previous experience in an organisation will be an advantage.
- Obtain a bachelor degree from a recognised university in a related field. This could be human resources, psychology, or business administration.
- Complete an internship. An internship leads to valuable experiences and references that will help in getting a job offer as a human resources professional.
- Apply for an entry-level job in the human resources department of a recognised company. Examples are Human Resources Clerk, Human Resources Assistant, and Human Resources Associate.
- Consider further education in human resources, like human resources certifications and postgraduate degrees.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Human Resources Officer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Payroll
Human Resources
Labour Relations Law
HR Management
Employee Relations
HR Policies
Learning and Development
Performance Management
Foreign Worker Management
Compensation and Benefits
Employment ACT
Payroll Processing
Counselling
Business Administration
Communication Skills
Immigration
Performance Appraisals
Employment Contracts
Employment Law
HR Administration
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Latest Human Resources Officer reviews
Nov 2022
Assisted HR Manager with projects and duties as requested. Creating monthly reports related to recruitment, headcount, terminations and Compensation
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsPrepared recruitment lists and job postings, scheduled applicants and checked references.
Maintained and updated employee file with information including.
Arrange employee vacation’s, salary clearan...
The challenges
Researching, speaking to employees in person, and solving their issues.
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Nov 2022
From zero to hero
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Administrative Science (Honours)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsI learn from starch where my senior left the company to pursue her dream 6 months after I joined this company. As a fresh starter, I had to learn HR all by myself. I had the privilege to be trained by...
The challengesWorking with people is not easy. As a HR, I had to deal with different types of people with different types of background. You have to always be prepared for any circumstances. And lately, there have ...
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