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BSBHRM401A- Review human resources functions

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Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake research that supports work across a range of human resources functional areas. This is a foundation unit for any person wishing to pursue competency in human resources and provides a sound basis for working across various human resources functional areas. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application Of Unit

This unit applies to individuals requiring a broad knowledge of human resources functions. It is not assumed that individuals at this level would have responsibility for supervising the work of others. However it is assumed that as a human resources practitioner, their work will support effective work practices across the organisation.

The unit requires a broad understanding of human resources functions, associated policy frameworks and the administrative requirements to support these functions and policies.

Unit Sector

No sector assigned

Performance criteria

Element			Performance criteria
1.	Research human resources functions		1.1 Clarify human resources issues for review and document scope of review 1.2 Identify local, state/territory, national and international human resources networks for human resources professionals 1.3 Identify information sources for human resources data and information 1.4 Select a research strategy suitable to the topic 1.5 Consult with relevant personnel 1.6 Undertake research 1.7 Review research findings
2.	Review policy and procedures frameworks		2.1 Locate policies and procedures relevant to the research topic 2.2 Analyse strengths and weaknesses of policies and procedures 2.3 Consider legislation, regulations and standards that apply to the policies and procedures and the research topic
3.	Apply ethical framework		3.1 Review ethical requirements associated with the human resources function under review 3.2 Consider ethical obligations of human resources personnel working in the area under review 3.3 Document behaviours associated with working ethically in the area under review
4.	Report on research outcomes		4.1 Collate, analyse and document key findings of the review 4.2 Write report on outcomes of research 4.3 Develop recommendations for future activity

Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

• judgement and decision making skills to review ethical and policy frameworks and to recommend suggested improvements
• literacy skills to research an issue and to write a clear and legible report which documents key issues coherently.

Required knowledge

• human resources functions and policy frameworks
• legal and compliance requirements for working in human resources
• roles and responsibilities of human resources practitioners.

Range statement

Human resources issues may include:		change management employee assistance programs human resources information systems (HRIS) industrial relations learning and development occupational health and safety (OHS) performance management rehabilitation and return to work schemes remuneration selection and recruitment succession planning
Research strategies may involve:		interviews literature searches of print and online resources statistical analysis surveys websites
Relevant personnel may include:		experienced human resources practitioners training and development staff managers and team leaders industry experts or spokespersons
Ethical requirements may include:		addressing improper behaviour application of company values Code of Conduct confidentiality principles such as fairness, respect, impartiality and integrity reporting processes

Evidence guide

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit		Evidence of the following is essential: research report which reviews human resources functions and evidences understanding of the requirement for good policy and ethical approaches knowledge of legal and compliance requirements for working in human resources.
Context of and specific resources for assessment		Assessment must ensure: examples of human resources policies and files on performance feedback, disputes and grievances, workers compensation and leave applications.
Method of assessment		A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: assessment of written report on outcomes of research direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate observation of presentations on human resources function/s being reviewed oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of human resources function/s being reviewed and policy frameworks evaluation of research undertaken review of documentation analysing the strengths and weaknesses of policies and procedures review of documentation of behaviours associated with working ethically in the area under review.
Guidance information for assessment		Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: other units from the Certificate IV in Human Resources.