Human Resources Specialists

The Human Resources (HR) Specialist promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale. The HR Specialist supervises and leads the support staff of the HR unit. The HR Specialist works in close collaboration with the Program, Operations, and project teams in large business ensuring successful performance in HR management. Many specialists are trained in all human resources disciplines and do tasks throughout all areas of the department.

The following are types of human resources specialists:

Employment interviewers work in an employment office and interview potential applicants for job openings.

Human resources generalists handle all aspects of human resources work.

Labor relations specialists interpret and administer a labor contract, regarding issues such as wages and salaries, employee welfare, healthcare, pensions, and union and management practices. Placement specialists match employers with qualified job seekers.

Recruitment specialists, sometimes known as personnel recruiters, find, screen, and interview applicants for job openings in an organization.

Role of Human Resources Specialist

Implementation of HR strategies and policies
Effective HR management
Interview applicants about their experience, education, training, and skills
Contact references and perform background checks on job applicants
Inform applicants about job details, such as duties, benefits, and working conditions
Staff performance management and career development
Facilitation and promotion of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Academic Qualifications for Human Resource Specialist

To become a HR manager, the minimum educational qualification required would be a postgraduate degree in HRM. Many colleges abroad offer areas of specialization at the postgraduate level. So you could either pursue a Master of Science in Human Resources (MSc), Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM), a Master of Human Resource and Organizational Development (MHROD) or a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM).

Skills of Human Resources Specialist

Positive Attitude: HR Specialists should have consistent approach to work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Communication skills: HR Specialists should demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills: HR Specialists should builds strong relationships with clients.

Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Scope of Human Resources Specialist in India

Human Resource specialists are in great demand in India. Big or small, government or NGO, public or private - all organisations employ HR specialists. They are employed as Corporate Recruiter, Employment Coordinator, Employment Representative, Employment Specialist, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources HR Generalist, Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Personnel Coordinator, Recruiter, Technical Recruiter and so on.

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