Developing Yourself as an effective HR Practitioner
Introduction
The intention of this report is to address the following learning outcomes:-
• to understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an effective HR practitioner;
• know how to deliver timely and effective HR services to meet users ' needs and;
• be able to reflect on my own practice and development needs and maintain a plan for personal development.
For the purpose of this report I will use research journals, books and internet searches, in particular, help and guidance from the CIPD website in order to reflect on my own personal experience and skills to constructively align with the assessment criteria.
Career in brief
Throughout my career I have had a diverse range of roles including the recruitment and selection of employees, carrying out inductions with new staff, issuing contracts of employment and job descriptions, carrying out appraisals and arranging training if needed. I have also been responsible for the implementation of annual budgets and setting sales targets.
Activity 1
HR Profession Map
The HR Profession Map is a model designed specifcally by HR professionals to help HR practitioners identify the knowledge and skills demanded by the profession. The Map describes what to do, what is needed to know and how to do it. Essentially the Map provides a widespread overview on how, within an organisation the HR department functions. It also shows what is expected within the role of an HR practitioner from all levels based on the individual’s qualifications and experience. The Map has also been designed to support HR professionals at every stage of their career and sets out the global standards for HR. The clear and flexible framework has been developed for career progression in recognition that HR roles and career progression can vary.
The Map contains three key elements:
• 10 Professional areas – what HR practitioners need to do and know
• 8 Behaviours – how to carry out activities
• 4 Bands and
The intention of this report is to address the following learning outcomes:-
• to understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an effective HR practitioner;
• know how to deliver timely and effective HR services to meet users ' needs and;
• be able to reflect on my own practice and development needs and maintain a plan for personal development.
For the purpose of this report I will use research journals, books and internet searches, in particular, help and guidance from the CIPD website in order to reflect on my own personal experience and skills to constructively align with the assessment criteria.
Career in brief
Throughout my career I have had a diverse range of roles including the recruitment and selection of employees, carrying out inductions with new staff, issuing contracts of employment and job descriptions, carrying out appraisals and arranging training if needed. I have also been responsible for the implementation of annual budgets and setting sales targets.
Activity 1
HR Profession Map
The HR Profession Map is a model designed specifcally by HR professionals to help HR practitioners identify the knowledge and skills demanded by the profession. The Map describes what to do, what is needed to know and how to do it. Essentially the Map provides a widespread overview on how, within an organisation the HR department functions. It also shows what is expected within the role of an HR practitioner from all levels based on the individual’s qualifications and experience. The Map has also been designed to support HR professionals at every stage of their career and sets out the global standards for HR. The clear and flexible framework has been developed for career progression in recognition that HR roles and career progression can vary.
The Map contains three key elements:
• 10 Professional areas – what HR practitioners need to do and know
• 8 Behaviours – how to carry out activities
• 4 Bands and