Under the HR Professional Standards Model, three perspectives are identified to demonstrate the professional standards for practicing HR management. They are:
Knowledge (HR Professional Areas)
A set of Body of Knowledge (BoK) outlines the knowledge that a HR practitioner should acquire and apply in their work, providing a framework to build practitioners’ capacities in new knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities.
HKIHRM recognises the importance of quality HR programmes, as it introduces the HR profession and provides HR knowledge to students. Programme Endorsement is thus launched by the Institute to ensure content of HR programmes offered by higher education institutions with the defined HR Body of Knowledge.
Experience (HR Roles and Responsibilities)
The Institute recognises the practical experience of HR practitioners in terms of their HR roles and responsibilities outlining what a professional should do and deliver operationally and strategically.
Capability (HR Competencies)
Capability represents the competencies which a HR practitioner should demonstrate working in the HR field to carry out his/her activities in a professional manner.
| Knowledge | Capability | Experience |
|---|---|---|
HR Professional Areas Understand the HR Body of Knowledge with the major areas including:
| HR Competencies Demonstrate the competencies at work including:
| HR Roles and Responsibilities Perform the roles and responsibilities at work, including:
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HR Career Ladder and HKIHRM Membership
The HKIHRM HR Professional Standards Model offers a structured framework that supports the advancement of HR professionals through professional development. The framework is then translated into a demonstration that sets out the changing roles and the corresponding work context being played by individuals as they progress in their career, as well as the expanding knowledge requirements for each stage.
A Career Development Guide here has been developed to enable HR practitioners to acquire additional knowledge and guidance required to excel in their profession.
If you have any enquiry on professional standards, please contact
Member Services Team (2837 3814 / 2837 3813) or email at membership@hkihrm.org
