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Human Resource (HR) Job Description Template: Free Download

An HR job description template helps you clearly express work-related expectations and attract the right talents for the Human Resources department.

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A good job description helps clarify work-related expectations and attract talents. What are the essentials in writing a job description to recruit well-qualified Human resource officers for your company? Download now (for free) our template to make a fast but detailed HR job description for both senior and junior position.

Overview

A job description markets your company and your job to the candidate. It details the needed qualifications and skills to excel in the role as well as their expected responsibilities if chosen. 

When well written, a job description post attracts qualified candidates. It also keeps unqualified candidates away, hastens the hiring process, and ultimately reduces employee turnover.

This HR job description template includes all standard information like company information, job summary, key responsibilities and requirements.  For highly demanded talents, you could add other details about the job including the pay range, benefit attached to that role, and the growth opportunity involved. For more job description templates, check out our 5 must-have job description templates.

HR job description template for the junior position

Job Title: HR (Human Resources) Officer

Company Name: {Input company’s name}

Location: {Company’s location}

About {Company’s name}

{Write a short and catchy description of the company. Emphasis should be placed on the company’s culture, perks, and benefits. Other things you can mention are office hours, remote working possibilities, etc}

Job Summary

We are looking for an innovative HR Officer in our company. Your primary duty in this role is the facilitation of new hires for the company. This includes screening, recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new employees. You will also assist with employee relations, performance management, and talent management. You are to represent both the employee and the organization.

To excel in this role, you must be highly organized, dedicated, and must be familiar with local, state, and federal regulations for HR.

Key responsibilities

  • Help with the screening, recruiting, and interviewing of potential applicants 
  • Draw up plans for future personnel hiring goals and procedure
  • Organizing new employees orientation, onboarding and training programs
  • Perform criminal background checks required by the company
  • Reviewing procedures for employees safety, welfare, health, and wellness
  • Answer questions and concerns by candidates and employees about the company 

{Add any other relevant responsibilities}

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or any other related fields
  • Knowledge about Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Microsoft Office Suite and database management
  • Knowledge about employment law, compensation, organization planning, employee relations, and labor laws
  • Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics

{Add any other educational level or certification you may require}

Additional skills

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship building, teamwork, and employee coaching skills
  • Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Strong phone, email and in-person communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment

{Add any other additional skills they may need to possess}

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In this template, you'll get:

  • A full-set job description template for senior HR positions.
  • A full-set job description template for junior HR positions.
  • Sample content for each element in an HR job description.

How to use this template

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    Keep in mind that this template is not a legal document and may not take into account all relevant local or national laws.
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    The contents in the template are just a starter. Make sure you insert and edit the variables (name, logos, etc.) to tailor the template to your business.
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    Upgrade the material by changing or adding in texts, sections, and visuals.
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    Export as PDF or print it out for easier handling and communication with your team.

Who this template is for

  • Recruiters looking for the best talent to fill their open positions
  • Hiring managers seeking new HR officers
  • Anyone curious about the job of an HR specialist

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