All in a day’s work... Human Resources

Each job is different.  And so is every company.  To give you a flavour of what working in HR involves, Page Personnel has pulled together a list of tasks you may find yourself having responsibility of...

Assist in the processes of personnel selection and recruitment

• Develop job descriptions
• Prepare advertisements
• Check application forms
• Pull together short lists
• Interview and select candidates

Assist in the processes of personnel development

• Work with management to discuss immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels
• Plan and potentially deliver training
• Plan and potentially deliver inductions for new staff
• Organise all records relating to staff
• Liaise with line managers and staff on pay and other remuneration issues
• Undertake regular salary reviews
• Work with accounts to administer payroll
• Work with line managers and staff to discuss promotions and benefits
• Deal with grievances and enforcing disciplinary actions
• Assist in the processes of personnel retention

Demonstrate an understanding of pertinent human resources areas

• Interpret employment legislation and give advise to relevant managers
• Promote equality and diversity within your company
• Understand HR policies around race relations, disability, gender, age, religion and health and safety
• Make sure your company meets requirements to do with working conditions and equal opportunities