Human Resource Clerks play a crucial role in maintaining and updating personnel records within an organization. These records include information on transfers and promotions, employee leave taken and accumulated, salaries, superannuation and taxation, qualifications, and training. Their attention to detail and organizational skills ensure that accurate and up-to-date information is readily accessible for management and employees.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in the Human Resource Clerks unit group require a level of skill commensurate with the following qualifications and experience:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

It is important to note that in some instances, at least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. Additionally, certain roles may require on-the-job training in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Updating information on leave taken and accumulated, employment history, salaries, superannuation and taxation, qualifications, and training
• Raising records for newly appointed workers and checking records for completeness
• Processing applications for employment and promotions and advising applicants of results
• Receiving and answering inquiries about employment entitlements and conditions
• Sending out announcements of job openings and job examinations
• Issuing job application forms
• Compiling data from personnel records and preparing reports
• Storing and retrieving personnel records and files upon request

Occupation: Human Resource Clerk (ANZSCO 599411)

Human Resource Clerk is the specific occupation within the Human Resource Clerks unit group. Their primary responsibility is to maintain and update personnel records, ensuring accurate documentation of transfers, promotions, employee leave, salaries, superannuation, taxation, qualifications, and training.

Alternative Titles:

• Employment Office Clerk
• Human Resource Records Clerk
• Personnel Records Clerk

These alternative titles are often used interchangeably with Human Resource Clerk, referring to the same role of maintaining and updating personnel records. Specializations within this occupation include Psychological Examiner (Army) and Roster Clerk.