Mastering Key Skills for Success as an HR Professional

Hi Sanjeev,

According to me, the three skills that are required in an HR professional to be successful in his or her role are:
1. He should be a good leader.
2. He should be a good decision-maker.
3. He should be a good communicator.

Thanks & Regards,
Shailesh

According to me, good HR is a person who does not discourage others, who does not dominate, always motivates and encourages individuals working under him or her. They shouldn't continuously point out faults but rather be polite, give respect, offer proper training using videos and PowerPoint presentations for explanations, and utilize a board for giving training. It's important not to simply dismiss someone for not doing proper billing.

Thank you.

HR personnel have to be people's persons - humane, flexible, and firm at the same time, depending on the situation and requirements. The HR role varies from organization to organization, but the basics remain the same.

Thank you.

Regards, Aspirations

Hi All,

In my opinion, an HR professional has to:

1) Have a human approach towards all (top, low, or middle-level employees).
2) Have clear knowledge and understanding of company operations and policies (which helps HR in recruitment, training, devising PMS, and addressing employee queries).
3) Be honest in their work and understand that "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" (meaning - to enjoy and create a good and healthy work environment. This does not imply a breach of company policies based on friendship or relationships, etc.)

Of course, the other qualities mentioned by others should also be considered. I may be right, wrong, or neutral. Please do reply so I can know your thoughts.

"Thanks all"

Hi Aparna,

I don't believe that having a good rapport with all staff in a company devalues HR. It will give you a good idea of the character of each individual member of your company. Sometimes, you get to know the root of some HR issues which helps you to rectify for the better of the company and staff. We, people working in HR, must understand each individual staff working under our company in order to maintain a healthy relationship between colleagues. HR people should know our area of what we can talk or discuss about for different levels of staff. We should be able to handle ourselves without creating any differences between our colleagues. As long as we always remember the role we play in our companies, it doesn't matter if we have lunch or breakfast with them.

Although the above is my opinion, different companies have different cultures and different ways. See in your case if you can figure out a way to balance both sides.

Regards,
Muna

Hi all,

I joined this site quite recently and am currently working as an Assistant Manager for Admin & HR at a company. Even though I am new to this network, I would like to share my view in this regard. We cannot define HR by only three skills. Those who have been in this field for a long period will know that most of the tasks involving HR require more than three skills. All the skills mentioned above play a very important and vital role in our application of HR in the work environment. Even a minor skill or fact can be of great advantage in different circumstances.

Regards,
Muna

Very well noted, HR professionals already made excellent comments on Sanjeev Himachali's question. In my opinion and to keep it simple:

A = Attitude (Appropriate attitude, empathy, unbiased, impartial towards the Human Capital of the entire organization)

S = Skill (Adequate skills in Communication, Negotiations, Conflict Management, and various other skills as required by HR professionals)

K = Knowledge (Thorough knowledge of HR policies, company philosophy, culture & practices, etc.)

Those who are good at the above three "ASK", I think they can really be professional HR.

Thank you, friends, for your feedback and for sharing your thoughts. As someone mentioned, the skills required for HR professionals to be successful in their role cannot be limited to just three numbers or three pointers. Based on my experience and knowledge, three traits or skills that have defined my success (assuming I am considered successful) are:

1) Good Communication: HR professionals are expected to be great communicators. They must be able to read and write in an understandable manner.

2) Collaborators: Not all HR professionals need to be great leaders, but they are all expected to be excellent collaborators. They are required to facilitate collaboration between management and employees and among various departments, branches, and regional offices.

3) Subject Matter Experts: All HR professionals are expected to have a strong grasp of their area of specialization, whether it be Training and Development, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management, Employee Relations, etc. Ideally, they should excel in at least three of the aforementioned specialized areas.

These traits and skills have helped me carve out a path for myself.

Thank you.

I feel that team handling skills are mandatory for HR professionals. They should inspire, motivate, drive, and guide people in a proper way. A good decision-maker is also essential.

Poongodi Subramaniam

Thank you, friends, for your feedback and for sharing your thoughts. As someone mentioned, the skills required for HR professionals to be successful in their role cannot be limited to just three numbers or three pointers. Based on my experience and knowledge, three traits or skills that have defined my success (if only I am considered successful) are:

1) Good Communication: HR professionals are expected to be great communicators. They must be able to read and write in an understandable manner.

2) Collaborators: Not all HR professionals need to be great leaders, but all HR professionals are expected to be awesome collaborators. They are expected to facilitate collaboration between management and employees and also among various departments, branches, and regional offices.

3) Subject Matter Experts: All HR professionals are expected to have a strong grasp of their area of specialization, whether it be Training and Development, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management, Employee Relations, etc. In fact, they should be masters of at least three of the above-mentioned specialized areas.

These traits and skills have helped me carve out a route for myself.