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Formulate a strategic human resource plan

Formulate a strategic human resource plan

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPHRM010
State Code
AWU95
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to formulate a strategic human resource plan that links the human resource function with the direction of business units and the organisation. It includes identifying key issues, and developing, implementing and evaluating the strategic human resource plan.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. Identify key human resource issues arising from the organisation’s strategic plan
  • 1.1 Analyse strategic and business plans to determine key human resource issues.
  • 1.2 Identify and consider internal and/or external factors likely to impact upon the workforce profile and future human resource requirements.
  • 1.3 Analyse workforce data for trends to determine key issues.
  • 1.4 Consult business units and senior management for information on future requirements.
  • 1.5 Utilise forward planning tools to predict longer term issues and needs to be addressed in the strategic plan.
2. Develop a plan to meet the human resource requirements of an organisation
  • 2.1 Develop the plan based on data drawn from information sources, consultations with stakeholders, and good practice models.
  • 2.2 Include strategies for workforce planning, workforce management, managing succession and skill shortages in the plan to support business vision and provide for the right people to be in the right place at the right time.
  • 2.3 Include strategies within the plan consistent with the organisation’s strategic perspective.
  • 2.4 Identify and address risks associated with planned strategies.
  • 2.5 Identify resource requirements, prepare a budget to support the implementation of the plan and prepare performance indicators and timeframes.
3. Implement a human resource plan
  • 3.1 Obtain agreement on the plan through consultation with other business units within the organisation.
  • 3.2 Document and communicate the plan to other business units.
  • 3.3 Identify systems and tools required to support implementation.
  • 3.4 Implement human resource strategies in accordance with the plan and monitor and revise against the budget and key performance indicators.
  • 3.5 Provide support in implementing the plan to business units.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the human resource plan
  • 4.1 Monitor the plan to adjust strategies as needed to take account of new developments or contingencies.
  • 4.2 Develop and implement an evaluation methodology.
  • 4.3 Assess the plan against the strategic goals and business objectives.
  • 4.4 Analyse information to provide a basis for the judgements to be made in relation to the plan’s effectiveness.
  • 4.5 Report outcomes of the evaluation with recommendations for enhancement of the plan, to inform ongoing planning and integrate human resource planning into the organisational planning framework.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8163 PSPHR702B Formulate a strategic human resource plan Unit of competency