Human Resource Professional

Plan, administer and review an organisation's staff selection activities, training and development, the employment conditions and other staffing issues.

Human Resource Professional

Human Resource Professional

Roles and responsibilities

As a human resource professional you will:

  • arrange for advertising of job vacancies, interview and test applicants and select staff; maintain personnel records and associated human resource information systems; provide advice and information to management on workplace relations policies and procedures, staff performance and disciplinary matters
  • arrange the induction of new employees and provide information on conditions of service, salaries and promotion opportunities
  • receive and record job vacancy information from employers such as details about job description, wages and conditions of employment
  • provide information on current job vacancies in the organisation to employers and job seekers
  • undertake negotiations on terms and conditions of employment and examine and resolve disputes and grievances
  • study and interpret legislation, awards, collective agreements and employment contracts, wage payment systems and dispute settlement procedures
  • develop, plan and formulate enterprise agreements or collective contracts such as productivity-based wage adjustment procedures, workplace relations policies and programs and procedures for their implementation
  • oversee the formation and conduct of workplace consultative committees and employee participation initiatives

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Roles and responsibilities

As a human resource professional you will:

  • arrange for advertising of job vacancies, interview and test applicants and select staff; maintain personnel records and associated human resource information systems; provide advice and information to management on workplace relations policies and procedures, staff performance and disciplinary matters
  • arrange the induction of new employees and provide information on conditions of service, salaries and promotion opportunities
  • receive and record job vacancy information from employers such as details about job description, wages and conditions of employment
  • provide information on current job vacancies in the organisation to employers and job seekers
  • undertake negotiations on terms and conditions of employment and examine and resolve disputes and grievances
  • study and interpret legislation, awards, collective agreements and employment contracts, wage payment systems and dispute settlement procedures
  • develop, plan and formulate enterprise agreements or collective contracts such as productivity-based wage adjustment procedures, workplace relations policies and programs and procedures for their implementation
  • oversee the formation and conduct of workplace consultative committees and employee participation initiatives

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Undergraduate Courses To Become

Human Resource Professional

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Relevant majors include:
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Undergraduate Courses To Become Human Resource Professional

Accounting

Speak the language of business as you learn to summarise, analyse and interpret financial information for shareholders, managers and other stakeholders.

Anthropology and Sociology

Anthropology teaches you about the nature of humanity and the many different cultures of the world.

Business Law

Law is a fundamental business discipline. Its study allows you to develop a wider perspective on both the business and regulatory landscape and specialised expertise that will not only enrich your business career but can also lay the foundations for successful postgraduate studies in law.

Finance

Finance is the lifeblood of the economy – in finance you will learn how money and projects come together.

Human Resource Management

You will learn how to recruit, train and manage an effective workforce.

Indigenous Knowledge History and Heritage

A major in Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage will allow you to explore the worldview and historical experiences of Indigenous peoples in Australia as well as critically analyse Western disciplinary constructs around Indigenous knowledges and peoples.

Law and Society

The Law and Society major examines broad theoretical issues about the nature of law and society as well as how the relationship plays out in particular fields of legal and social policy at both domestic and international levels.

Management

Management is the backbone of any organisation, providing organisational, operational, staffing and resourcing expertise that can be applied anywhere, anytime.

Psychology in Society

Psychology in Society is a fascinating and diverse area of study that touches upon many aspects of daily life.

Work and Employment Relations

Blend politics, law, sociology, economics, history, and more as you investigate and challenge the policies and institutions designed to help both employers and employees get the most out of their relationship.
Postgraduate Courses To Become

Human Resource Professional

Coursework courses to pursue this career
Postgraduate study is not necessarily required for this occupation, but may be helpful for career advancement.
Relevant postgraduate courses include:
Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations Master of Commerce Master of Business Administration Flexible

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