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Recruit, select and induct team members

Recruit, select and induct team members

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRXHRM001
State Code
AWX20
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2016
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
13/09/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify workplace recruitment needs and follow organisational recruitment processes to hire and induct new team members. It applies to individuals working in frontline management roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts. They operate independently with some responsibility for others and decision making, and within established organisational policies and procedures. The recruitment of staff is subject to the provisions of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) law.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify recruitment needs.
  • 1.1.Identify recruitment needs based on analysis of current and future workforce requirements.
  • 1.2.Consult relevant personnel and obtain approval for recruitment as required.
  • 1.3.Access or develop position description for the vacant role.
  • 1.4.Develop selection criteria for vacant role based on position description.
  • 1.5.Advertise vacant position through appropriate channels as required.
2. Select retail talent.
  • 2.1.Review applications against selection criteria and short-list candidates.
  • 2.2.Conduct interviews with short-listed candidates in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.3.Adapt interview techniques to meet diversity needs of candidate as required.
  • 2.4.Check references, security clearances and personal documentation as required.
  • 2.5.Select new team member using selection criteria as the basis for selection, ensuring merit-based selection and adherence to EEO principles and law.
  • 2.6.Inform unsuccessful applicants of decision according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.7.Make employment offers according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.8.Develop accurate, clear and complete records of the selection process and its outcomes.
3. Induct new talent.
  • 3.1.Follow organisational induction process as required.
  • 3.2.Provide new team member with information and resources relevant to the role.
  • 3.3.Share organisational vision, mission and values with new team member.
  • 3.4.Arrange workplace specific and safety training prior to commencement of work.
  • 3.5.Provide ongoing opportunities for learning and development to ensure continuing competence in workplace requirements.
  • 3.6.Conduct review meetings at regular intervals during probationary period to provide feedback on performance.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6135 SIRXHRM002A Recruit and select personnel Unit of competency