HR Specialist

Skill Descriptors
 

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
•    Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
•    Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
•    Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
•    Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
 Level Basic Understanding: 
•    Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
•    Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
•    Explains the importance of effective business communication.
•    Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups.
•    Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others.
•    Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view.
•    Collaborates with departmental associates and management.
•    Adapts interaction style to situations and people.

Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Detects and summarizes patterns in data and findings by producing simple reports.
•    Assesses common problems and obstacles surrounding data-gathering.
•    Customizes data fields to meet clients' needs.
•    Interprets and explains results of a data-gathering initiative.
•    Participates in projects to gather data for needs analysis.

HR: Policies, Standards and Procedures: Knowledge of human resource function; ability to uphold the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
•    Maintains a specific set of standards and associated HR procedures.
•    Communicates and refers potential exceptions upward for review and approval.
•    Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
•    Provides feedback for the improvement of HR procedures.