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Human Resources (HR) Specialist Reviews
What is it like working as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist?
May 2015
Strengthening human capital is a competitive advantage.
Human Resources (HR) Specialist:
To excel in this position, one must be able to balance the need to take care of the Company and its employees. Maintain an unbiased outlook when determining the correct way to solve a situation. The incumbent must have a strong understanding of diversity and ability to communicate accordingly. One must also have a strong knowledge of employment laws, its interpretation and implementation.
April 2015
Knowing HR.
Human Resources (HR) Specialist:
Don't think that everything in a company is fair. You have to be assertive and strong about asking questions and wanting answers.
You have to fight for the employees but bearing in mind that no one fights for the HR. You have to be strong and stand firm on what is right and wrong.
You are the ham in the sandwich - but remember who pays your salary.
April 2015
Communication.
Human Resources (HR) Specialist:
Make sure if there are other reps that over see other employees, and you have issues with employee, contact their chain of command!
January 2015
Building relationships and getting to know the business.
Human Resources (HR) Specialist:
Pros: Working with all different types of people in a diverse industry, inernational experience, travelling.
Cons: Lots of work, only one in HR department, no one to learn off of.
January 2015
Skills.
Human Resources (HR) Specialist:
Organized, people oriented, skills in Excel, Work and Outlook. Paychex payroll system experience.
November 2014
Recruit, Interview Panel, Benefits, Seminars, Advice.
Human Resources (HR) Specialist:
Do not limit yourself to your favorite specialist areas. Make your performance more of a consultant so you can survive downsizing.
November 2014
Human Resources (HR) Specialist:
Pros: Challanging, opportunity to learn things considered new to the local markert.
Cons: Office culture, unnecessery stress caused by management.
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