Human Resource Professionals play a vital role in organizations by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating staff recruitment processes. They also assist in resolving disputes by providing advice on workplace matters and represent various parties in negotiations on issues such as enterprise bargaining, rates of pay, and conditions of employment.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, in some cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to formal qualifications. At least five years of relevant experience may also substitute for a formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Arranging for advertising of job vacancies, interviewing and testing applicants, and selecting staff
• Maintaining personnel records and associated human resource information systems
• Providing advice and information to management on workplace relations policies and procedures, staff performance, and disciplinary matters
• Arranging the induction of staff and providing information on conditions of service, salaries, and promotional opportunities
• Receiving and recording job vacancy information from employers, including details about job descriptions, wages, and conditions of employment
• Providing information on current job vacancies in the organization to employers and job seekers
• Undertaking negotiations on terms and conditions of employment, and examining and resolving disputes and grievances
• Studying and interpreting legislation, awards, collective agreements, employment contracts, wage payment systems, and dispute settlement procedures
• Developing, planning, and formulating enterprise agreements or collective contracts, such as productivity-based wage adjustment procedures, workplace relations policies and programs, and procedures for their implementation
• Overseeing the formation and conduct of workplace consultative committees and employee participation initiatives

Occupations:

• 223111 Human Resource Adviser
• 223112 Recruitment Consultant
• 223113 Workplace Relations Adviser

223111 Human Resource Adviser

Alternative Title: Human Resource Consultant

A Human Resource Adviser provides staffing and personnel administration services in support of an organization's human resource policies and programs. They assist in implementing and managing various HR initiatives.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Personnel Officer
• Workforce Planning Analyst

223112 Recruitment Consultant

Alternative Title: Employment Consultant

A Recruitment Consultant interviews applicants to determine their job requirements and suitability for particular positions. They also assist employers in finding suitable staff members for their organizations.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Casting Agent
• Literary Agent

223113 Workplace Relations Adviser

An individual in this role assists in resolving disputes by providing advice on workplace relations policies and problems. They also represent industrial, commercial, union, employer, or other parties in negotiations on rates of pay and conditions of employment.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Industrial Relations Officer
• Trade Union Official
• Union Organiser