Project 1

This unit requires skills and knowledge that are required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle and apply in-depth knowledge of the work of the organisation, and how recruitment and selection practices fit with other human resources functions.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the workforce development human resource development field of work and include access to:

workplace policies and procedures

business technology

position descriptions

legislation, regulations, Codes and Standards relevant to staff recruitment, selection and induction

interaction with others.

1

You work for a large organisation. You can choose the industry the organisation operates in. You have been asked to oversee the recruitment process for a new employee. You can choose the job role/ position. Develop a program for the recruitment of the person.

The program needs to include:

a position description

justification for the new position

timeline for employment

personal specifications

assessment/ selection criteria

organisational chart of where the position fits

how you will make recommendations to senior personnel for appointments

additional information required by an applicant

an interview plan/ questions

reference checking and shortlisting processes

an advertising strategy including approval to advertise, channels

how compliance with legislation will be ensured (eg when advertising, developing position description, interview question, and selecting candidates)

relevant documents (eg schedules, offers of employment, notices to unsuccessful candidates, selection report)

what consultation took place and with whom (eg selection panel, manager, work team)

how the person will be inducted

Show how each step reflects human resource policies and procedures and the human resources life cycle.