Human Resources and Recruitment Officers
(NOC 1223)
in All Business, Finance, and AdministrationHuman resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and help in the selection and reassignment of employees. They work throughout the private and public sectors.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
The outlook for human resources and recruitment officers is positive, as many companies have been increasing the resources dedicated to attracting and retaining talent. Jobseekers may benefit from considering consulting style roles, in which HR services are contracted to multiple companies, in addition to more traditional positions in-house with a single employer. Applicants with a less developed skillset may experience some difficulty in finding opportunities.
Hourly Pay
$17.31
Minimum$24.62
Median$32.59
MaximumAnnual Pay
$13,170
Minimum$49,941
Median$95,108
MaximumCompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$23.00
Median$38.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,754
Minimum$36,515
Median$70,271
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and help in the selection and reassignment of employees. They work throughout the private and public sectors.
Job duties
Human resources and recruitment officers:
- Identify current and potential staffing requirements, prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applications.
- Tell job applicants about employment requirements and about terms and conditions of employment.
- Review candidate inventories and contact potential applicants to arrange interviews, and arrange transfers and placement of personnel.
- Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions.
- Coordinate and participate in selection and examination boards to evaluate candidates.
- Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers.
- Tell managers and employees about staffing policies and procedures.
- Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures.
- Negotiate settlements of appeals and disputes and coordinate termination of employment process.
- Determine eligibility to entitlements, arrange staff training and provide information or services like employee assistance, counselling and recognition programs.
- May supervise personnel clerks performing filing and record-keeping duties.
Sample job titles
- employment interviewer
- executive recruiter
- human resources officer
- personnel administrator
- personnel officer
- recruitment specialist
- senior staffing officer
- staffing adviser
- staffing coordinator
- student placement officer
Skills
- You need excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills. You must have initiative and be willing to accept new ideas and take risks. The ability to analyze detailed information accurately and quickly is necessary to make decisions. Familiarity with computers would be helpful.
Job requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in a field related to personnel management like business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is usually required.
- Certification as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) may be required.
Other considerations
- Some experience in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration may be required. Movement to specialist and management positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$51,496 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$48,420 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$42,337 median annual incomeCape Breton
$36,283 median annual incomeSouthern
$36,439 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Public administration
Health care and social assistance
Educational services
Professional, scientific and technical services
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
15-24
65+
Compared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$52,787 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$42,131 median annual incomeHigh school
$40,124 median annual incomeMaster
$58,377 median annual incomeTrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Business, Finance, and Administration
College Diploma
$36,304 median annual incomeHigh school
$32,903 median annual incomeBachelor
$41,755 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$34,807 median annual incomeLess than high school
$23,174 median annual incomeEducation & training
Business Administration and Management
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. They include courses in management theory, human resources management and behaviour, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
Institutions providing this program
Lower Sackville, NS
Halifax, NS
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Truro, NS
Various, NS
Business/Commerce
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs focus on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and non-profit public and private institutions and agencies. They prepare students to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
Institutions providing this program
Human Resources Management and Services
College or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. They include courses in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labour relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources laws and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.
Institutions providing this program
Halifax, NS
Sydney, NS
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
Regulations
Professional Designation: Professional designation exists and shows that the holder has met the standards for the job. Employers may require professional designation, but professional designation is not necessary to do this work.