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= Human Resources Adviser =

1. How much do Human Resources Advisers get paid? 2. What qualifications does it require to become a Human Resources Adviser? 3. What challenges could a Human Resources Adviser face?
 * Three questions I want to answer **

1. [] As a Human Resources Adviser you are responsible for staff and personnel matters in an organisation including health and safety, recruitment and selection, conditions of employment and staff training.
 * Sources **
 * About the job **
 * Summary **


 * Tasks and Duties **
 * Human Resources Advisers may do all or some of the following: **
 * write job descriptions, advertise vacancies, and help interview and select staff
 * consult with management, staff and unions about pay and conditions
 * give advice on workplace relations policies and procedures, staff performance and disciplinary matters
 * give advice on employment legislation and health and safety regulations
 * identify and plan staff training
 * develop strategies for human resources areas such as recruitment, learning and development and health and safety
 * talk to staff about personal or work problems
 * manage the payroll.


 * Skills and Knowledge **
 * Human Resources Advisers need to have some knowledge of: **
 * employment contracts and how to write job descriptions
 * employment legislation such as the Employment Relations Act
 * equal opportunities and privacy legislation
 * recruitment, including how to interview and train staff.


 * Personal and physical qualities **
 * Human Resources Advisers need to have some or all of these qualities: **
 * organised
 * patient and understanding
 * good communication skills
 * able to keep information confidential
 * able to negotiate and deal with conflict effectively
 * able to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds.
 * non bias


 * Qualifications and Conditions **

At least four years' secondary education is required to enter tertiary training. To go to university you need a university entrance qualification (NCEA Level 3). There is no specific subject requirements but useful subjects include english, maths, economics and computer studies.
 * Secondary Education **

There are no specific entry requirements to become a human resources adviser, but it is useful to have a tertiary qualification in the area of human resources, psychology, management, industrial relations and law.
 * Tertiary Education **


 * Useful Experience **
 * Some useful experience can include: **
 * union official or delegate
 * personnel, training or recruitment officer
 * clerical or administrative work
 * career guidance
 * payroll work
 * policy development.

Human Resources Advisers work in offices. They can also travel locally to conferences, meetings and training courses, or overseas to conferences. Human Resources Advisers usually work regular business hours but occasionally work late and in the weekends if needed. Human Resources Advisers are always working with people so to enter the job you need to have great people skills.
 * Working Conditions **
 * Hours and Contact with people **

Depending on how much experience you have, Human Resources Advisers can earn from $49,000 to $66,000 for less than two years experience. Human Resources Advisers with two to four years experience can earn from $57,000 to $77,000, Human Resources Advisers with more than five years experience can earn from $70,000 to $94,000 and Human Resources Advisers who become managers can earn between $90,000 and $140,000, and may also get benefits such as health insurance.
 * Pay and Progression **

There are many jobs that relate to Human Resources Advisers, these include administration as you have to do a lot of book work. Another job relating to Human Resources Advisers is also psychology as you have to figure out what sort of person a person is when recruiting. Also anything in management is similar.
 * Related jobs **

See Pay and Progression
 * 1. How much do Human Resources Advisers get paid? **

See Tertiary Education
 * 2. What qualifications does it require to become a Human Resources Adviser? **

A large part of the job involves problem-solving – looking at how to make sure people enjoy their work better by providing a good work structure and environment. Work is a big part of people's lives and some days you might be dealing with issues like disputes or restructuring. You need to get all the information across and be doing all the right compliance things, but equally as important is to be understanding about individual responses and issues when someone is feeling quite emotional. It's one of the job's challenges.
 * 3. What challenges could a Human Resources Adviser face? **

I think I would really enjoy being a Human Resources Adviser as I like helping people solve problems and it involves lots of thought. One thing i would not enjoy however, is the amount of years it takes to become higher up and paid more. As the job changes in the future I think I would be able to adapt to changes that are made such as ethics. To be able to gain the skills needed I would need to get a lot of experience before transitioning into the role of a Human Resources Adviser. Overall I think it would be a job I would enjoy and would be happy to become it.
 * Conclusion **