Work 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.
Qualification
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.
Job 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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Estimated Pay
Information on weekly pay (average, median and decile) is taken from a combination of two sources: the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE); and the Labour Force Survey (LFS) (both conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)). ASHE is widely regarded as the most reliable source of information on Pay and Hours, however it does not include information on pay by qualification as well as some other characteristics (such as self-employment).Unemployment Data
The level and rate of UK unemployment for this career path measured by the Labour Force Survey (LFS) as a percentage, using the International Labour Organisation's definition of unemployment.
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