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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Resource Specialist jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 17 Resource Specialist jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Resource Specialist do?

  Human resources advisors develop and implement strategies that help their employers select and retain appropriately qualified staff within that business sector. They recruit staff, prepare job advertisements, interview and short-list people, negotiate with employment agencies and set up working conditions.

  Tasks required include:

  • Undertakes research and analyses data on 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.

• What are the entry requirements for a Resource Specialist?

  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. Vocational qualifications in this area are available at Levels 2 to 7.