Feeling Stuck in My HR Trainee Role: What Skills Should I Focus on Next?

Hi HR Legends,

I am currently working as an HR Trainee at a start-up IT company for the past 8 months. I am posting job openings on LinkedIn, tracking employees' leave details, and meeting their needs.

This workload means that there is always less free time. I am eager to keep myself busy with new tasks and responsibilities. Can anyone provide guidance on the types of skills and HR work I can focus on to further develop myself?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer advice on improving my skills.

Additional HR Responsibilities

In addition to posting jobs on LinkedIn, you can coordinate with your senior in scheduling interviews, emailing call letters to candidates, maintaining the interview schedule, and responding to candidates through email who were not selected.

You can also maintain employees' personal files in terms of filing, which is an important aspect of HR.

Coordinate with employees and respond to their questions on leave, salary, etc.

You can assist the Payroll section by providing basic support like attendance inputs, etc.

Importantly, as a fresher working as an HR Trainee, check with your seniors about your willingness to be involved in the above areas and do not directly plunge into the assignments without being summoned.

As an HR trainee at a startup IT company, it's great that you're eager to take on new tasks and develop your skills.

Here are some suggestions on how you can stay busy with work and expand your HR capabilities:

1) Learn about employee engagement: You can work on developing employee engagement initiatives, such as organizing team-building activities, employee recognition programs, and regular feedback sessions. This will help you understand the factors that contribute to a positive work environment and increase employee morale.

2) Work on talent acquisition: You can work on developing recruitment strategies and interviewing candidates. This will help you learn about the hiring process and how to attract and retain top talent.

3) Develop your training skills: You can develop your training skills by designing and conducting employee training programs. This will help you learn about different learning styles and how to create effective training materials.

4) Familiarize yourself with HR policies: You can work on developing and updating HR policies and procedures, such as leave policies, compensation policies, and employee handbooks. This will help you understand the legal and compliance aspects of HR.

5) Develop your analytical skills: You can work on analyzing HR data, such as employee turnover rates, absenteeism, and performance metrics. This will help you understand the impact of HR policies and initiatives on the organization.

You can refer to our blog on skills every HR should have: https://www.pockethrms.com/blog/5-mu...ls-for-the-hr/

Remember, it's important to communicate with your supervisor about your goals and interests so they can help you find new tasks that align with your career aspirations. Best of luck!