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HUMA.GEN.S1
Human Resources Entry
Human Resources

Human Resources Entry

HUMA.GEN.S1

S1S1 — Support Associatemedium0.70draftglobalv1

Entry-level HR roles often require foundational knowledge in HR practices and may involve tasks such as recruiting, HR operations, and learning and development.

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Level
S1 · S1 — Support Associate · 0–1 yrs
Function · Focus
Human Resources · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Entry-level HR roles often require foundational knowledge in HR practices and may involve tasks such as recruiting, HR operations, and learning and development.

The story of this role

Who does this work

The Human Resources professional who desires to create a thriving workplace culture and empower employees to reach their full potential.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: High employee turnover and disengagement hinder organizational success.
  • The internal problem: The HR professional feels overwhelmed by the complexities of employee needs and organizational dynamics.
  • Why it matters: Every employee deserves a workplace that values inclusion, growth, and well-being.

The plan

  1. Implement active listening strategies to understand employee needs better.
  2. Develop comprehensive training programs focusing on learning and development.
  3. Foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through targeted initiatives.
  4. Utilize HR analytics to make data-driven decisions that enhance employee engagement.
  5. Establish open communication channels to address employee concerns and feedback.

What's at stake

Continued high turnover rates due to unresolved employee issues and dissatisfaction. Persistent lack of engagement and productivity among employees, affecting overall organizational performance.

Success looks like

Achieving a measurable increase in employee satisfaction and retention rates. Creating a supportive and inclusive workplace environment that attracts top talent.

Summary

Entry-level HR roles often require foundational knowledge in HR practices and may involve tasks such as recruiting, HR operations, and learning and development.

Level — S1 — Support Associate

Entry support: executes routine, well-defined tasks under close supervision.

Scope
A single task type or queue
Autonomy
Close supervision; follows defined procedures
Complexity
Routine, well-defined requests
Impact
Individual transactions
Decision rights
Acts within scripts; escalates exceptions
Leadership
None
Typical experience
0–1 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities3

  • Assist in recruiting processescommonlevel
  • Support HR operationscommonlevel
  • Participate in learning and development activitiescommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Assist in recruitment activities.commonlevel
  • Support HR operational tasks.commonlevel
  • Participate in training sessions.commonlevel

Skills8

  • Basic recruiting techniquescommonlevel
  • HR operations supportcommonlevel
  • Learning and development facilitationcommonlevel
  • Communicationcommonlevel
  • Organizational skillscommonlevel
  • Time managementcommonlevel
  • Teamworkcommonlevel
  • Problem-solvingcommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • HR fundamentalscommonlevel
  • Recruitment processescommonlevel
  • Learning and development principlescommonlevel
  • HR operationscommonlevel
  • Communication strategiescommonlevel
  • Organizational behaviorcommonlevel
  • Basic employment lawcommonlevel
  • Diversity and inclusion basicscommonlevel

competency3

  • Foundational HR knowledgecommonlevel
  • Recruitingcommonlevel
  • HR operationscommonlevel

qualification3

  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related fieldcommonlevel
  • aPHR certification preferredcommonlevel
  • Basic understanding of HR softwarecommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Human Resources Associatecommonmedium0.60
Junior Human Resourcescommonmedium0.58
Talent Acquisition Associatecommonmedium0.60
Junior Talent Acquisitioncommonmedium0.58
Compensation and Benefits Associatecommonmedium0.60
Junior Compensation and Benefitscommonmedium0.58
Learning and Development Associatecommonmedium0.60
Junior Learning and Developmentcommonmedium0.58
Learning and Developer Associatecommonmedium0.60
Junior Learning and Developercommonmedium0.58
HR Analytics Associatecommonmedium0.60
Junior HR Analyticscommonmedium0.58
Human Resources Entrycommonmedium0.60
Entry Supportcommonmedium0.50
Classification mappingsshow ▾

O*NET / SOC

  • code=11-3121.00title=Human Resources Managerssource=corpusreviewStatus=approved