HR Officer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a HR Officer:

  • B.Sc/BA in business administration, social studies or relevant field; further training will be a plus
  • X years of experience as an HR Officer or similar HR role
  • Additional HR education and certification will be a plus
  • Excellent knowledge of various HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training & development etc.
  • Good understanding of labor laws
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Good decision-making skills
  • Strong ethical standards
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field
  • X years of experience with HR software such as ATS, HRIS and Recruitment Marketing platform
  • Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solver

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of HR Officer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific HR Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.