3562- HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS OFFICERS

Job Title: 

HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS OFFICERS

Alternate Titles: 

Employment adviser,Human resources officer,Personnel officer,Recruitment consultant

Job Description: 

Human resources and industrial relations officers conduct research and advise on recruitment, training, staff appraisal and industrial relations policies and assist specialist managers with negotiations on behalf of a commercial enterprise, trade union or other organisation.

Education: 

There are no formal academic requirements although most entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience. Many employers expect staff to gain membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development through study for professional qualifications. NVQs/SVQs in this area are available at Levels 3 and 4.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 4.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • undertakes research into pay differentials, productivity and efficiency bonuses and other payments;
  • develops and recommends personnel and industrial relations policies, assists with their implementation and drafts staff handbooks;
  • assists with negotiations between management and employees or trades unions concerning pay and conditions of employment;
  • interviews candidates for jobs;
  • advises on training and recruitment, negotiating procedures, salary agreements and other personnel and industrial relations issues;
  • deals with grievance and disciplinary procedures, and with staff welfare and counselling provision.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK