3. Introduction
• Achieving a career goal requires planning and
development in that area.
• Successful planning involves strategies &
techniques to attain the desired goal and
become successful in life.
• My life goal is to become HR professional after
completing by Post Baccalaureate Diploma in
Human Resource Management from KPU.
4. WHY HR ?
There are numerous reasons why I choose to enroll in this program which
is listed below:
•Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resource Management is a program that fits my
professional profile as I have more than five years of experience working as a talent acquisition
specialist in the corporate industry.
•During my professional experience, I learned to interact with a diverse group of people,
communicating and understanding their professional requirements which offered me a great
opportunity to socialize.
•Human resource is a profession that consistently ranks high on the list of best careers and offers
a variety of job functions working within an organization, for instance, compensation and
benefits; employee training and development; recruitment, hiring and placement (Michigan
State University, 2020)
HR sector offers flexibility to work remotely and has career growth as it
provides a handsome salary package and benefits.
5. Research HR
• To pursue a career in a field one must have a complete understanding of
the profession.
• To excite students to opt HRM as a career, I will describe about HRM,
possible careers in HRM, advantages of opting for HR as a career in my
presentation.
6. Human Resources Management (HRM)?
• Human resource management (HRM)
is the exercise of recruiting, hiring,
deploying, and dealing with the
organization's employees. HRM is
frequently referred to simply
as human resources (HR). The role of
HRM practices is to manage the
people within a workplace to achieve
the organization's mission and
reinforce the culture. (Wesley Chai,
2021)
Benefits of Studying HRM and opting as
a Career
• Job Diversity
• Job Satisfaction
• People Oriented
• Development
• Education
• Salary Package (Thaler, 2020 )
7. HR Offers
Diverse
Career
Opportunities
• Human resources
Coordinator
• Benefits administrator
• Payroll specialist
• Compensation specialist
• Employee relations
manager
• Training coordinator
• Talent Acquisition
Specialist
• Recruiter
• HR Business Partner
• Human resources
manager
8. HR Roles
There are two Human Resources Roles that appeals to me:
Talent Acquisition Specialist: A Talent Acquisition Specialist is
responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring and
onboarding employees in a company.
HR Generalist: An HR generalist is a person with a broad range of
responsibilities instead of a specialized line of work. The HR generalist
thus covers most of the HR functions, including hiring, compensation
and benefits, HR administration, and other tasks.
9. Talent
Acquisition
Specialist
Salary:
The national average salary for a Talent Acquisition
Specialist is $57,894 per year in Canada. (Glassdoor,
2021)
Job Description:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for
sourcing, screening and recommending applicants for ATS
positions in addition to onboarding new hires.
• Source potential candidates through social platforms
(i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook) and professional networks
(Indeed, Monster)
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including
screening calls, assessments and in-person
interviews.
• Ensure proper onboarding for new hires and the
necessary paperwork is completed promptly and
accurately.
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and
contact details, using Applicant Tracking System.
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and
potential candidates
10. Education & Experience
• Hands-on experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar
role
• Familiarity working with social media, resume databases and
professional networks.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruitment process using
various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s in Human Resources Management or relevant field.
(Workable Technology Limited, 2021)
11. Possible Employers (Organizations)
• DevsData LLC
• Prometeo
• TM8 Recruitment
• Ziarri Staffing & Recruiting Solutions Inc. (Clutch, 2021)
Possibility of Advancement of Talent Acquisition:
• The influence of social media
• Blockchain brings unheard-of security
• Mobile apps bring recruiters and candidates closer
• Cloud is the new solution
• Big data speeds things up
12. Advantages & Disadvantages of Talent Acquisition
Specialist
Advantages Disadvantages
Building relationships with people Commission-focused work, which may also
be a source of stress
Opportunities to work across multiple
industries.
A high level of competition
A high earning potential Candidates can change their mind and turn
down a job offer
The potential for quick career progression Spending a lot of time in the day talking on
the phone, which can be tiring for some
(inspiring interns & graduates, 2021)
13. HR Generalist
Salary Range:
• Human Resources (HR) Generalist
salary ranges from C$59,162 to
C$62,031 annually.
Job Description
• The Human Resource Generalist will
run the daily functions of the Human
Resource (HR) department including
hiring and interviewing staff,
administering pay, benefits, and
leave, and enforcing company
policies and practices.
14. Duties/Responsibilities:
• Reviews, tracks, and documents
compliance with mandatory and
non-mandatory training,
continuing education, and work
assessments. This may include
safety training, anti-harassment
training, professional licensure,
and aptitude exams and
certifications.
• Performs routine tasks required
to administer and execute HR
programs including
compensation, benefits, and
leave; disputes and
investigations; performance and
talent management; productivity,
recognition, and morale;
occupational health and safety;
and training and development.
(Best College Reviews, 2021)
15. Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in human
resources, Business
Administration, or related field
required.
• At least one year of human
resource management
experience preferred.
• Society of Human Resource
Management Certified
Professional (SHRM-CP) Plus.
Possible Employers
(Organizations)
• PeopleReady
• Talencore
• Drake International
• Optimum Talent
16. Human Resources Career
Advancements:
• Develop Against the Industry
Standards
• Expand Your Network
• Read Widely
• Update Your Resume Regularly
• Explore Different HR Roles
Employment Outlook HR
Generalist:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
projects that employment of HR
Generalist in this field will grow 7%
through 2026, which is the same as
the overall employment growth for
all occupations in the country.
17. Advantages and Disadvantages of HR Generalist:
Advantages Disadvantages
Average projected job growth (8% from
2012-2022)
Often requires previous HR-related
experience
Lots of variety in daily activities (training,
payroll, interviewing, etc.)
Many employers want you to have
certification
Needed in nearly every industry (almost all
companies have hiring needs)
Computerized HR systems are making
some generalist positions less necessary
Job prospects are projected to be much
faster than average for overall employment
services industry from 2012-2022
May require travel to company branches or
to recruit employees
(LearningPath.org, 2021)
18. Conclusion
• HR roles provide lucrative opportunities to work in different industries with handsome
salary.
• Among these two HR roles, Talent Acquisition Specialist role is the one I will choose
as a future career due to handsome salary package, incentives, great social
interaction with diverse group of people which helps in developing different skillset in
one’s life.
19. References
AIHR. (2020). The 12 Key Functions of Human Resources. Retrieved from AIHR: https://www.digitalhrtech.com/human-resources-
functions
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https://www.bestcollegereviews.org/lists/five-ways-to-advance-your-human-resources-career/
Clutch. (2021). Top Recruiting Firms in Canada. Retrieved from Clutch: https://clutch.co/ca/hr/recruiting
Glassdoor. (2021). Talent Acquisition Specialist Salaries. Retrieved from Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.ca/Salaries/talent-
acquisition-specialist-salary-SRCH_KO0,29.htm
Indeed. (2021). HR Generalist Job Description. Retrieved from Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/hire/job-description/hr-generalist
inspiring interns & graduates. (2021). The pros and cons of working in recruitment. Retrieved from inspiring interns & graduates:
https://www.inspiringinterns.com/blog/2019/07/pros-cons-working-recruitment/
LearningPath.org. (2021). Becoming an HR Generalist: Job Description & Salary Information. Retrieved from LearningPath.org:
https://learningpath.org/articles/Becoming_an_HR_Generalist_Job_Description_Salary_Information.html
Michigan State University. (2020). Why Human Resources May Be Right for You. Retrieved from Michigan State University:
https://www.michiganstateuniversityonline.com/resources/leadership/why-human-resources-may-be-right-for-you/
Thaler, E. (2020 ). 10 Benefits of Studying Human Resource Management. Retrieved from Workology: https://workology.com/10-
benefits-of-studying-human-resource-management/
Wesley Chai, S. S. (2021). human resource management (HRM). Retrieved from TechTarget:
https://searchhrsoftware.techtarget.com/definition/human-resource-management-HRM
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