BSBHRM405A Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff-

Describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle. Performance of the work described in this unit will be underpinned by in-depth knowledge of the work of the organisation, and how recruitment and selection practices fit with other human resources functions.

Elements and Performance Criteria-

1. Plan for recruitment

1. Obtain approval to fill position and clarify time lines and requirement for appointment

2. Assist in preparing job descriptions that accurately reflect the role requirements, according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation, codes, national standards and workplace health and safety (WHS) considerations

3. Consult with relevant personnel about job descriptions and workforce strategy

4. Assist in ensuring that job descriptions comply with legislative requirements and reflect the organisation's requirements for a diverse workforce

5. Obtain approvals to advertise position.

2. Plan for selection 

1. Choose appropriate channels and technology to advertise vacancies and/or identify potential talent pool.

2. Advertise vacancies for staffing requirements according to organisational policies and procedures

3. Consult with relevant personnel to convene selection panel and develop interview questions

4. Assist in ensuring that interview questions comply with legislative requirements

5. Assist in short-listing applicants

6. Schedule interviews and advise relevant people of times, dates and venues

3. Support selection process

1. Participate in interview process and assess candidates against agreed selection criteria

2. Discuss assessment with other selection panel members

3. Correct biases and deviations from agreed procedures and negotiate for preferred candidate

4. Contact referees for referee reports

5. Prepare selection report and make recommendations to senior personnel for appointment

6. Advise unsuccessful candidates of outcomes and respond to any queries

7. Secure preferred candidate's agreement

8. Complete necessary documentation according to organisational procedures, observing confidentiality and privacy requirements

4. Induct successful candidate

1. Provide successful candidate with employment contract and other documentation

2. Advise manager and work team of new appointment

3. Advise managers and staff of candidate's starting date and make necessary administrative arrangements for pay and employee record keeping

4. Arrange successful candidate's induction according to organisational policy.

Required Skills and Knowledge - This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills -

-communication skills to: 

• use networks to source suitable applicants
• actively listen to what is being said in interviews
• advise on the outcomes of the selection process
• support line managers in recruitment and selection functions

-literacy skills to: 

• work with job descriptions to devise suitable questions for interviews
• make job offers and prepare letters for unsuccessful applicants
• review legislation to ensure requirements are reflected in job descriptions

-organising and scheduling skills to arrange interviews and venues

-technology skills to: 

• advertise jobs
• communicate with applicants and new appointments
• maintain information in the human resources information system.