Human Resources Assistant

Mostly administrative tasks, interesting outlets. The human resources assistant performs all administrative activities of the HR department. He is placed under the authority of the HR manager and assists him in his duties.

 

 

Human Resources Assistant Functions

 

Depending on the company size, he is responsible for:

 

* processing employee pay records;

 

* entering computerized data;

 

* managing staff absences and leaves;

 

* preparing documents, notes and reports for internal and external dissemination;

 

* carry out the planning of each employee;

 

* implementing training plans;

 

* participating in group meetings;

 

* drafting job offers under the supervision of the Human Resources Director;

 

* receiving and forwarding applications to HRD;

 

* taking charge of documents related to social agencies;

 

* circulating information to staff.

 

Main skills and competences of an HR assistant

 

The job of HR assistant requires the following essential qualities to practice:

 

* computer skills;

 

* developed relationship;

 

* impartiality;

 

* discretion;

 

* rigor;

 

* method;

 

* versatility;

 

* knowledge of the company;

 

* perfect proficiency of a second language;

 

* adaptability.

 

Required studies to fill the position of HR Assistant

 

Numerous courses lead to a diploma allowing access to the position of human resources assistant. A minimum high school +2 is required. However, some employers require high school +3 to +5. Here are some examples of curriculum:

 

* High school +2:

 

- Assistant Director;

- Management Assistant SME/SMI;

- Accounting and Management;

- Business and Government Management.

 

* High school +3:

 

- professional license specialty human resources management;

- law, economics, human resources management.

 

* High school +5:

 

- master pro specialty Law of economic and social activities;

- master pro social and labor law;

- master pro Law, Economics and Business Administration;

- master pro specialty HR.

- diploma of the large schools: Political Studies Institute, Business Administration Institute, MBA Business Management.

 

In general, graduate of high school +5 will start in his first position as an HR assistant, before moving to higher responsibilities, such as HRR or HRD.

 

HR Assistant and Development Opportunities

 

In large companies, the HR Assistant can evolve into a larger position that requires accountability. After several years of experience, the human resources assistant can become:

 

* HR manager;

 

* Human resources consultant;

 

* Recruitment officer.

 

Salary of an HR Assistant

 

With 3 years of experience, an HR assistant earns about $24,000 to $27,000 gross annually.