3571 — Human resources and industrial relations officers
Medium Skilled
Sources checked 26 October 2026. Match the actual duties before choosing a code.
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What this occupation covers
Human resources and industrial relations officers conduct research, analyse data and advise on recruitment, training, staff appraisal and industrial relations policies and assist specialist managers with negotiations on behalf of a commercial enterprise, trade union or other organisation.
Typical duties
undertakes research and analyses data on pay differentials, productivity and efficiency bonuses and other payments
develops and recommends personnel and industrial relations policies, assists with their implementation and drafts staff handbooks
assists with negotiations between management and employees or trades unions concerning pay and conditions of employment
interviews candidates for jobs
advises on training and recruitment, negotiating procedures, salary agreements and other personnel and industrial relations issues
deals with grievance and disciplinary procedures, and with staff welfare and counselling provision
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements although most entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience. Many employers expect staff to gain membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development through study for professional qualifications. Vocational qualifications in this area are available at levels 2 to 7.
Sponsorship information
Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Temporary Shortage List: Human resources and industrial relations officers. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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