Human resources and industrial relations officers

£34,414

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

38 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.01%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Human resources and industrial relations officers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3562

Human resources and industrial relations officers conduct research and advise on recruitment, training, staff appraisal and industrial relations policies and assist specialist managers with negotiations on behalf of a commercial enterprise, trade union or other organisation.

Common tasks include:

undertakes research into pay differentials, productivity and efficiency bonuses and other payments;
develops and recommends personnel and industrial relations policies, assists with their implementation and drafts staff handbooks;
assists with negotiations between management and employees or trades unions concerning pay and conditions of employment;
interviews candidates for jobs;
advises on training and recruitment, negotiating procedures, salary agreements and other personnel and industrial relations issues;
deals with grievance and disciplinary procedures, and with staff welfare and counselling provision.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements although most entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience. Many employers expect staff to gain membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development through study for professional qualifications. NVQs/SVQs in this area are available at Levels 3 and 4.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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