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Implement staffing policies

Implement staffing policies

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPHRM005
State Code
AWV01
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to implement organisational staffing policies and procedures for recruitment, selection, induction, redeployment, retention and separation. It includes coordinating recruitment, selection, induction and redeployment, and assisting with retention/separation of employees.This unit applies to those working as human resource specialists.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Coordinate recruitment and selection
  • 1.1 Provide an advisory service on recruitment and selection policies and processes and clarify questions to ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
  • 1.2 Develop job specifications, position descriptions and selection criteria with managers to reflect current and desired competencies and behaviours.
  • 1.3 Coordinate advertisements for job vacancies and recruitment information in consultation with managers.
  • 1.4 Undertake a quality assurance role, providing assistance with shortlisting applicants and organising, undertaking and finalising the selection process.
  • 1.5 Monitor recruitment and selection processes, handle appeals in accordance with set processes, and identify and refer issues and/or improvements to decision makers.
  • 1.6 Provide assistance and advice where probation periods are a condition of employment, on interpreting and implementing the requirements of public sector and organisational policies and procedures.
2. Implement induction for new staff
  • 2.1 Confirm objectives, content and methodology for induction.
  • 2.2 Coordinate induction programs and determine delivery options.
  • 2.3 Obtain feedback from participants and managers on the quality of delivery and content of induction programs.
  • 2.4 Assess induction processes against objectives, and report results.
  • 2.5 Suggest improvements to the induction process in accordance with feedback received.
3. Coordinate redeployment
  • 3.1 Confirm redeployment policy and processes and communicate to staff.
  • 3.2 Consult redeployed staff and those likely to be redeployed and confirm their understanding of the process, their rights and responsibilities.
  • 3.3 Manage redeployed staff to ensure their access to support services, learning and development and new job opportunities.
  • 3.4 Manage the redeployment pool.
  • 3.5 Monitor process effectiveness in providing support to redeployed staff and implement adjustments in line with management advice.
4 Assist with staff retention/ separation
  • 4.1 Clarify and confirm organisational requirements for staff retention and the full range of separation situations.
  • 4.2 Assist staff seeking voluntary separation to consider and accept other options.
  • 4.3 Conduct exit interviews for staff separation and collect, analyse and report exit data.
  • 4.4 Facilitate access to support services for employees and their immediate families, as required.
  • 4.5 Complete and process separation documents.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8149 PSPHR505A Implement staffing policies Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZZ0 PSP50116 Diploma of Government Qualification