Human Resources Analyst Job Description
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The human resources analyst's responsibilities are to identify and work with the HR teams to resolve various HR related issues, communicate client businesses needs, assit with job audits and HR investigations, preform presentations and trainings, analyze and present data and reports to supervisos, assist the HR team in the progression and moderation of operating policies, guidelines, and systems to encourage best practice within the company.
Steps to take to start your career as a Human Resources Analyst and other jobs like it
- Earn a degree in a related field such as human resources, business administration, or psychology. Some employers may prefer candidates with a master's degree in human resources or a related field for higher-level positions.
- Seek opportunities to develop communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and organizational skills through work experience, training programs, or professional development activities.
- Gain experience in HR-related roles to build a solid foundation. Entry-level positions such as HR assistant, recruiter, or administrative roles within HR departments can provide valuable experience.
- Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and best practices, current trends and developments in HR through professional associations, continuing education, conferences, and networking with other HR professionals.
- While not always required, obtaining professional certifications can enhance your credibility and marketability as an HR professional. Common certifications include the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) offered by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), or the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) offered by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Why I Choose Human Resources (HR)
I really wanted to work with people but also wanted to be in business because I thought I could still help while making a lot of money.
My Educational Path
I had a business major and did a concentration within that major in human resources and then also ended up doing a minor in psychology which also really helped and translated well into the HR work.
How Businesses Operate
If you're interested in business in general it's a really great place to be because you really get to see how staffing works, how people make decisions around staffing for a new product or whatever and it can really give you exposure to various different aspects of the company.
Human Resource Responsibilities
So if you're an HR manager you're handling everything from managing people's time off to benefits to staffing, possibly recruiting and maybe you're an HR business partner where you're part of the business and helping make business decisions.
Reality of Human Resources
Human Resources is about helping employees but with the bottom line it really is about helping the business succeed and stay profitable and so sometimes you know you're having to put the business needs ahead of what might be nice to do for others as employees and that can be a struggle sometimes for some.
Tips for Getting into Human Resources
If you find that you're interested early enough even getting an internship while you're in high school or an undergraduate can really give you a lot of exposure to all the different facets of HR and then also kind of get you in at a company early.
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- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Psychology
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Management
- Bachelor Degree in Organization Behavior
- Master of Arts (m.a.) in Counseling Psychology
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