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Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officers looks after an organisation's workforce, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations, and much more. 

You will play a key role in implementing company policies, handling disciplinary matters, and conducting performance evaluations. Your focus is on encouraging a positive work environment, supporting employee development.

Human Resources Officer is also known as HR Assistant.

Role Characteristics

  • Help recruit new employees settle into their new role
  • Handle complaints and disciplinary procedures
  • Give advice on sickness absence, performance and employment relations
  • Plan and put into place employee training and development activities
  • Arrange employee support services like welfare and counselling
  • Develop Human Resource policies, handbooks and procedures

Skills

  • Written communication
  • Organisation
  • Managing people
  • Decision-making
  • Record keeping
  • Communication

Day in the life

Watch this video to find out more about roles in Human Resources.

Routes into this role

Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.

  • GCSEs
  • BTEC
  • A-Levels
  • An apprenticeship
  • Undergraduate degree

How to become

There are many routes into becoming a Human Resource Officer; these include university or apprenticeships. 

You will normally need 5 GCSEs including English, maths and sciences, or equivalent and either A-Levels, BTEC or T-Levels depending on your preference in learning. However, volunteering and work experience is valued by employers. 

You may want to complete an undergraduate degree or apprenticeship in Human Resources.

It is important to check your preferred course provider's entry requirements for guidance.

Where can this role lead

No matter what role you start in or where you are in your career path, there are always opportunities to develop and progress in health and care.

With experience you could become a team leader or manager, responsible for a Human Resources department, or a Director of Human Resources. You could specialise in an area like staff development or training, provide or consultancy advice.

Location

  • Offices
  • At Home

Working hours

  • Weekdays
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
  • Casual Hours
  • Overtime
  • Flexible Hours

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Undergraduate Degree
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The student will learn through the support of relevant materials for the course, with a knowledgeable tutor providing advice and guidance on the course content.
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