Every company, especially large multinational corporations operating at the cutting edge of global commerce, rely heavily on the individuals and teams that work for them. In many ways, the happier the workforce are, the more efficient and successful the organisation will be. But who is going to be doing all they can to make sure everyone is firing on all cylinders? This is where the HR department comes in.

There are so many aspects to the role of an HR Executive. These talented men and women have to be involved in a huge range of duties in any working week, including recruitment, discipline, training, promotion and so much more. To say the HR department’s main responsibility is to keep the company working as efficiently as possible is perhaps a major understatement.

Your job will often include sitting in on serious disciplinary hearings with disgruntled employees at one moment and helping others cope with a personal crisis that no-one else in the company even knows about it. You’ll have to tread a fine line when dealing with the latter, because remaining discreet at all times is an absolute must.

The HR sector covers all types of organisation

Whether your employer is working in finance, leisure, transport, construction, mining or any other sector, the main principles of Human Resources remain the same. In return for your efforts, you can expect a good salary, a chance to enjoy some tempting benefits and, in many cases, an opportunity to start climbing the corporate ladder within an extremely busy but interesting field.

Experience as an HR Executive will undoubtedly help with applications, as will a history of working in similar roles, such as:

• HR Assistant
• Personnel Assistant
• Personnel Executive
• Training Manager
• Administrator
• Admin Assistant
• Benefits Administrator
• People Officer
• Employee Relations Assistant
• Payroll Assistant
• Recruiter
• Staffing Coordinator

…and more. The important thing, perhaps the most important of all, is that you’ll be adept at handling the needs of an often disparate group of people, in line with company rules, practices and systems. For many, Human Resources can be a truly fascinating sector in which to work.

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