Professional in Human Resources
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Professional in Human Resources (PHR) is an industry certification for people working in the human resources profession. The certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that individuals possess the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the body of knowledge in the field. [1]
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[edit] Eligibility
To be eligible to receive PHR certification, an individual must be able to document two years of exempt-level professional human resources experience. The ideal candidate for this certification is an individual who:[2]
- Focuses on program implementation.
- Has tactical/logistical orientation.
- Has accountability to another HR professional within the organization.
- Has two to four years of exempt-level generalist HR work experience, but because of career length may lack the breadth and depth of a more senior-level generalist.
- Focuses his or her impact on the organization within the HR department rather than organization wide.
- Commands respect through the credibility of knowledge and the use of policies and guidelines to make decisions.
[edit] Exam
Several specific areas are evaluated through use of a computer based evaluation in each of the subject areas[3]
[edit] Strategic management
Developing, contributing to, and supporting the organization’s mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and objectives; formulating policies; guiding and leading the change process; and evaluating HR’s contributions to organizational effectiveness.
[edit] Workforce planning and employment
Developing, implementing, and evaluating sourcing, recruitment, hiring, orientation, succession planning, retention, and organizational exit programs necessary to ensure the workforce’s ability to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives
[edit] Human resource development
Developing, implementing, and evaluating activities and programs that address employee training and development, performance appraisal, talent and performance management, and the unique needs of employees to ensure that the knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance of the workforce meet current and future organizational and individual needs.
[edit] Total rewards
Developing/selecting, implementing/administering, and evaluating compensation and benefits programs for all employee groups that support the organization’s strategic goals, objectives, and values.
[edit] Employee and labor relations
Analyzing, developing, implementing/administering, and evaluating the workplace relationship between employer and employee, in order to maintain relationships and working conditions that balance employer and employee needs and rights in support of the organization’s strategic goals, objectives, and values.
[edit] Risk management
Developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, plans, and policies which provide a safe and secure working environment and to protect the organization from liability.
[edit] See also
Society for Human Resource Management
[edit] References
- ^ HRCI - Certification: Overview - HRCIWEB01
- ^ Human Resources Certification Institute, PHR-SPHR-GPHR Certification Handbook, Alexander, VA: Society for Human Resource Management, <http://www.hrci.org/HRCI_Files/_Items/HRCI-MR-TAB2-908/Docs/2007_Cert_Handbook2.pdf>
- ^ Human Resources Certification Institute, PHR-SPHR-GPHR Certification Handbook, Alexander, VA: Society for Human Resource Management, <http://www.hrci.org/HRCI_Files/_Items/HRCI-MR-TAB2-908/Docs/2007_Cert_Handbook2.pdf>
