Applying HRM Practices: Recruitment and Selection for HR Administrator

This report details the recruitment and selection process for an HR Administrator position at Arcadia Group. It begins with an introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM) and its role in gaining a competitive advantage. The report then presents a job description for the HR Administrator role, outlining responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills. Essential and desirable skills are listed, followed by a sample CV. The report further outlines interview selection criteria, including an interview scorecard. Interview notes and preparation are discussed, along with an evaluation of the recruitment process, culminating in a job offer letter. The report emphasizes the importance of effective recruitment and selection procedures, including the use of job descriptions and interview scorecards to identify the best candidate for the position. References to relevant academic sources are also included.

Recruitment and selection
with Arcadia

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
P7 Apply Human resource management practice in the work....................................................1
Job description............................................................................................................................1
Essential and desirable skills.......................................................................................................2
CV...............................................................................................................................................2
Interview selection criteria..........................................................................................................4
Interview notes and preparation..................................................................................................4
Evaluation the process.................................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Human resource management is that approach which helps to effective management of
people in a firm so that it will assist a business to gain a competitive advantages. In the same
way, report will present the job specification for HR administrator and describe some essential
and desirable skills as per requirements and job offer as well.
P7 Apply Human resource management practice in the work
Job description
Job description describes general task and some duties as well as responsibilities of he
position. Further, it also specify the qualifications and some skills which are needed by person in
the job (Bureau, 2019). Therefore, the chosen job role for Arcadia group is HR Administrator
and the JS is as mention below:
Arcadia Group
Agreed Job specification
Job Title: Human Resource Administrator
Line Manager: Head of Human Resource
Professionally accountable to: Head of Human Resource
Job Purpose:
To support the work of HR team using the provision of Comprehensive, timely and accurate
generalist HR information and administration.
Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource
Skills Required:
 Strong administration skills
 Interpersonal and customer facing skills
 Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience:
 Must have an experience of 2 years in HR job field.
Essential duties and responsibilities
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 Provide the administrative support for HR executive
 Manage and update HR database with different information like new hires, terminations,
sick leaves and days off.
 Help in payroll management, preparation and payment
 Assist recruiters in posting job advertisement and processing received resumes.
 Creates report for senior management
 Answer telephone calls and provide needed information
 Issue reminders for appraisals and probationary reviews with appropriate paperwork.
Essential and desirable skills
a) Essential List
 Good standard of education such that minimum of 3 GCSE's grade (Maths and English).
 Computer knowledge, HR database and spreadsheet.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Experience in HR administration and understanding of HR process
 Must have the capacity to stay calm under pressure
 Capability to deal with confidential information and work independently.
 Good organizational ability (Sisodia, Swati and Neetima Agrawal. 2018).
 Appreciate team work
 Ability to analyse situation, diagnose problem and identify the key issue and then provide
the best solution.
b) Desirable list
 CIPD qualification is desirable
 Have an experience of working with social care (Schleutker and et.al., 2019).
 Experience of coaching staff on using new system.
CV
JACK NICHOLSON
8, Kanza Drive, Topeka, KS 70147
9998578962
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[e-mail]
SUMMARY
Success driven Human resource professional with five-year of progressive experience in
different administrative roles. Strong track records of strategic as well as operational
management of employees target to attain the business objectives.
HIGHLIGHTS
 Benefit administration
 Presentation skills
 Benefit skills
 Employee relationship
 Event management
 Excellent customer service skills
 Evaluation of benefit plans
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Performance review
 Bills auditing
 Background checking
 Recruitment supervision
 HR policies enforcement
 Documentation
 Confidentiality maintenance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Working as HR Assistant in Sear holdings from 2 years.
QUALIFICATIONS
MBA, Human Resource Management from University of England in 2012.
Personal Details
Name: Mr. Jack Nicholson
DOB: 22nd May, 1982
Father's name: Mr. Neil Nicholsom
Status: Single
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Address: 8, Kanza Drive, Topeka, KS 70147 UK
Technical skill
 HRIS System
 HR Confluence and SharePoint
 Microsoft Office Application
REFERNCES
Available on request.
Interview selection criteria
The selection criteria can be done by using interview score card sheet which is as
mention below for the post of HR administrator in Arcadia Group and rating is done out of 10:
Direction Excellent Good Fair
Initial
stage
Introduction (eye contact, smile, says name) 8
Dressed appropriately for the job 9
Brought resume 10
Skills
Analytical skills 7
Communications skills 8
Leadership 7
Organizational skills 8
Educational background 9
Behaviour
Driven to figure things out 7
Embrace changes 7
Orientation towards others 8
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Interview notes and preparation
From the above, it has been analysed that applicant posse better communication skills and
also active to answer any question. Apart from this, person also have enough experience as well
as good education qualification which fit him for the ideal position. Even the candidate also
answers frequently during the PI round and even in Group discussion, applicant also puts lot of
efforts to introduce his view point (Marland, 2019). Thus, the energetic behaviour shows that the
person is suitable for the vacant seat and if Jack is hire for the same then it will help to grow the
business in further direction. As per the interview score card, it has been evaluated that the
candidate has essential skills and abilities which a HR Administrator require. Therefore, the
chances of selecting Jack is increases.
Evaluation the process
Job offer letter
Mr. Jack Nicholson
8, Kanza Drive, Topeka, KS 70147 UK
Dear,
Arcadia Group is pleased to offer you the position of HR Administrator because your skills and
experience will be ideal fit for our company.
As we discussed your date of joining will be August1,2019 and the starting salary will be
£48000 per year and direct deposit is also available. Company also available medical plan and
flexible paid time-off plan which includes vacations, personal and sick leave.
If you choose to accept the job offer, please sign the second copy of the letter and return it to
me ASAP.
When your acknowledgement is received we will send employee benefits enrolment forms and
an employee handbook with a detail of benefits plan. We are looking forwards to welcoming
you in Arcadia Group.
Please let me know if you have any questions or doubts.
Sincerely,
Director, Human Resource
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Arcadia Group.
CONCLUSION
By summing up above report it has been concluded that Arcadia Group must choose
effective recruitment and selection procedure for select best candidate for vacant position. From
the study, it has been concluded that by using Job descriptions, company will analyse the
effective roles and responsibilities of the candidate and then describe the essential and desirable
skills which is required for filling the vacant seats. Lastly, report concluded interview score card
which describe the status of a person and then company offer the job letter if the candidate
posses the same skills as required by the firm.
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References
Books and Journals
Bureau, H. E., 2019. Job Description. Network.
Sisodia, Swati, and Neetima Agrawal. 2018. "Examining Employability Skills for Healthcare
Services in India: A Descriptive Literature Review." International Journal of Service
Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology (IJSSMET) 10. no. 3 (2019): 63-79.
Schleutker, K. J. and et.al., 2019. Soft Skills and European Labour Market: Interviews with
Finnish and Italian Managers. Journal of Educational, Cultural and Psychological
Studies (ECPS Journal). (19). pp.123-144.
Marland, A., 2019. Gaining Interview Access to Political Party Elites. SAGE Publications Ltd.
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