Human resources officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Human resources (HR) officers hire employees and help develop their careers, and look after employee relations, benefits and welfare.

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Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Prepare or maintain employment

Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.
Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.
Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.
Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
Administer employee benefit plans.
Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.
Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.
Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.
Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.
Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel.

Average salary
25,318 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Human resources officer

22,934 GBP

Average salary for part-time Human resources officer

Average salary for full-time Human resources officer

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Salary over time for Human resources officer

Salary for this role has increased over time

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22,458 GBP
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24,537 GBP
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Future outlook for Human resources officers

Balanced outlook

18 000+ jobs available

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2% yearly wage growth (on average)

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58% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Human resources officer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

47% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

Employers may prefer you to have relevant qualifications like those offered by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

You can study qualifications like:

CIPD Level 5 Award in Human Resources
CIPD Level 5 Certificate/Diploma in Human Resources Management
Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources

You'll need:

administration skills
knowledge of human resources and employment law
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
customer service skills
the ability to work well with others
sensitivity and understanding
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to read English
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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HR Management

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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