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Is being a human resources assistant a good fit for you?

Keeps staff records, such as addresses, pay, absences and reasons for leaving. Prepares reports and files.

What the work involves

  • Processes, checks and keeps staff paperwork, such as hiring, training, complaints, reviews and leave.
  • Records details for each employee, such as address, earnings, absences, performance reports and reasons for leaving.
  • Explains company staff policies, benefits and procedures to employees and job applicants.
  • Helps run employee benefit programmes and injury compensation plans.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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