Creating a competency framework for an HR training program involves outlining the specific skills, behaviors, and attitudes that are necessary for success in HR roles. Below is a competency framework template that you can use as a starting point and adapt based on the specific objectives of your training program:

HR Competency Framework Template

  1. HR Expertise (Technical Competencies)
    • Employment Law & Regulations
    • Recruitment & Selection
    • Compensation & Benefits
    • Employee Relations
    • Performance Management
    • Training & Development
    • HR Information Systems
  2. Strategic Thinking
    • Business Acumen
    • Strategic Planning & Alignment
    • HR Analytics & Decision Making
    • Change Management
    • Talent Management Strategies
  3. Leadership and Ethical Practice
    • Leadership & Navigation
    • Ethical Practice
    • Influence & Negotiation
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • HR Leadership in Promoting Organizational Culture and Values
  4. Communication
    • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
    • Interpersonal Communication
    • Presentation Skills
    • Cross-Cultural Communication
    • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  5. Relationship Management
    • Building and Maintaining Relationships
    • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Customer Service Orientation
    • Teamwork and Collaboration
    • Networking
  6. Consultation
    • Advisory Skills
    • Client-Focused Consulting
    • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
    • Project Management
  7. Global & Cultural Effectiveness
    • Understanding and Appreciating Diversity
    • Cross-Cultural Competence
    • Inclusiveness in HR Practices
    • Managing a Global Workforce
  8. Technology Aptitude
    • HR Technology Utilization
    • Digital Literacy
    • Technology Trends Affecting HR
    • Data Security and Privacy
  9. Professionalism and Integrity
    • Personal Credibility
    • Accountability and Responsibility
    • Continuous Professional Development
    • Confidentiality in HR Practices
  10. Analytical and Critical Thinking
    • Data Collection and Analysis
    • Critical Evaluation of Information
    • Problem-Solving Abilities
    • Innovation and Creativity in HR Solutions

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