From the article: Human Resources Assistant: Career Information
When choosing a career, it is helpful to get information about it from those who actually work in the occupation one is considering. Please share information about your career as a human resources assistant so that those thinking of entering this field can make an informed decision.
- Describe what you do as a human resources assistant?
- What do you like about being a human resources assistant? What don't you like about it?
- With the proper training, how easy or difficult is it for someone to get an entry level job in your field?
- Are you happy you became a human resources assistant? Why or why not?
Human Resources Assistant
- My current position is that of Human Resources Assistant within a Local Government Employee Relations department. I got into HR after 5 years working in administrative/supervisory positions. My job differs from the standard HR Assistant in that most of my work is related to projects and reviews and policy development. I specifically assist two HR Officers in various tasks and no 2 days are often the same. I could be drawing up Job Outlines and Person Specs or conducting a job evaluation or preparing notes from an investigatory hearing. I enjoy reading and interpreting policies and procedures and assist in the review and development of them. I work with employees at all levels in the organisation and this requires good communication skills. I have to ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times due to the nature of the work and also have to deal with sensitive issues such as staff being made redundant. This job can be high pressured and demanding, which I enjoy.
- —Guest Michael
Human Resource Assistant
- I have been on this position for a period of one year now. Its a position that requires the job holder to work with and report to several supervisors. I specifically report to the Career Development Manager who is my immediate boss. I also report to the Compensation and Benefits Manager, The Administration Manager, The People Soft Administrator and the Human Resources Officer as well. My major duties include assisting and coordination of the recruitment and selection process, induction process of new employees, maintaining the employees records and managing the filing system. I also assist a lot in managing the training function. Specifically maintain the training database, capture employees' training needs and match them with relevant training. Besides, I assist in processing any invoices to do with Human Resources and Administration goods and services. This job requires one to have good multitasking skills, ability to meet multiple deadlines under pressure, high confidentiality.
- —Guest Catherine
