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1121 Specialists in Human Resources

Specialists in human resources develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs and procedures and advise managers and employers on personnel matters. Specialists in human resources are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

business agent, labour organization
classification officer – human resources
classification specialist
compensation research analyst
conciliator
consultant, human resources
employee relations officer
employment equity officer
human resources research officer
job analyst
labour relations officer
mediator
union representative
wage analyst

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Main duties

Specialists in human resources perform some or all of the following duties:

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate personnel and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address an organization's human resource requirements
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations
• Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems
• Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
• Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems
• Hire and oversee training of staff
• Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
• Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.

Employment requirements

• A university degree or college diploma in a field related to personnel management, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology
  or
  Completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is required.

• Some experience in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration may be required.

Additional information

• Progression to management positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

• Human Resources Managers (0112)
• Personnel and Recruitment Officers (1223)
• Personnel Clerks (1442)
• Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management (1122)
• Training officers and instructors (in 4131 College and Other Vocational Instructors)