Despite
all the different hats HR can wear, this department's primary task is
helping an organization's most valuable asset: its people. Before you start
your career in human resources, you'll want to thoroughly understand the core
requirements of the industry and what functions you'll be expected to perform.
1. Fully Understand the 'Human'
Side of Human Resources
Compliance and policies aside, HR professionals must
focus on the human aspect of HR, the part that requires them to read
souls, balance a cast of personalities, speak different emotional and
professional languages, and strategically place people where they can be the
most effective. Don't forget the importance of resourcefulness. Get creative
with people problems unique to your company.
2. Think About Your Legacy
The best HR leaders solve business goals by knowing the
business as owner, and leading your conversations with both data and passion
for people. You can leave a legacy through empathy and truly caring about the
people you serve.
3. Be Inquisitive, Strategic and
Credible
HR will offer you tremendous opportunities to make a
difference in the success of your organization and lives of its people. Build
your worth and credibility not just as a service oriented professional, but as
a strategic thinker and partner to the firm's leadership. Be inquisitive, think
globally, ask questions and know your industry. You will surely have a very
rewarding career.
4. Trust and Respect are Key
Every interaction matters. You're either building trust and
respect, or tearing it down. If you're able to build trust and respect with
everyone (leadership, management and employees), you'll be viewed as a helpful
partner and truly able to make a difference in the organization and lives of
others.
5. Understand The Realities
Of HR
HR is oftentimes very transaction and
administrative. HR generally does not have employees visiting their
office daily. If employees are in the HR office, they are not doing
their job. HR's role is to make certain the right policies, procedures,
training and benefits are in place to help employees remain productive, engaged
and motivated.
6. Know That You'll Need To Serve
As An Unbiased Business Partner
Strategic HR professionals are trusted advisers who can
influence and drive change. Start by learning what to share with whom and when.
Your ability to be consistent, fair and approachable will build meaningful
relationships. That will strengthen your proficiency in driving company
initiatives and delivering results that are needed within the business.
7. Take Advantage Of Every
Opportunity You Have To Develop Your Career
Find a mentor and coach who is a human resources leader. Join a
professional organization to learn best practices and
increase your network. Develop a good relationship with the business leaders
and employees that you support to understand the company operations and
employee issues. Add value to the business: Be a business partner, an employee
champion and a change agent.
8. Stay Humble
We are all excited at the start to run and do our own thing. The
best lessons are learned by walking. We do that by listening to our leaders and
becoming our own best self. A new HR professional needs to be humble.
9. Take Your Time
Take your time, make mistakes, be accountable and remember you are
human. You are not superhero and you can’t
solve all problems of the world. You had a lot to learn: HR is not
black and white, You didn't have all the answers and you would make mistakes
along the way. All of this helped you grow and develop in your career.
10. Be Mindful of Who You are Being
and Becoming
First, choose a career path where your passion and strengths can
be a value add to the organization. Second, choose an organization that aligns
with your values. At the core HR is about marketing an organizational
brand so you must have aligned values. Finally, as you go about the business of
doing to achieve, be mindful of who you are being and becoming.
11. Find Your Avenue
Not all HR positions are created equal. While HR at
one company might entail a range of HR duties, another company will
have an HR team where duties are split up. Research the different
areas of HR — employee relations, benefits, payroll, etc. — and see
which interest you most. Get clarification on all job responsibilities and
always define your boundaries as HR.
12. Make Sure You're Here For The
Right Reasons
The primary reason for pursuing a career in HR is because you
love helping people. While there are a number of roles that fall under
the HR umbrella, their common reason is the desire to work with and
help others. Since this will be a prerequisite for every HR job, if
it doesn’t provide you with some sense of satisfaction, it’s probably best to
choose another field.
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