HR Officer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a HR Officer:

B.Sc/BA in business administration, social studies or relevant field; further training will be a plus
X years of experience as an HR Officer or similar HR role
Additional HR education and certification will be a plus
Excellent knowledge of various HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training & development etc.
Good understanding of labor laws
Proficient in MS Office
Good decision-making skills
Strong ethical standards
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field
X years of experience with HR software such as ATS, HRIS and Recruitment Marketing platform
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solver

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of HR Officer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific HR Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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