hg HR analyst

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales,  and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and  selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May  work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

a.i. Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of  learning and individual differences.
a.ii. Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational  structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, and  motivation to assess organizational functioning.
a.iii. Conduct presentations on research findings for clients and at research  meetings. a.iv. Provide expert testimony in employment lawsuits.
a.v. Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and  to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.
a.vi. Review research literature to remain current on psychological science  issues.
a.vii. Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests  used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee  selection, placement, and promotion.
a.viii. Conduct individual assessments, including interpreting measures and  providing feedback for selection, placement, and promotion.
a.ix. Write articles, white papers, and reports to share research findings and  educate others.
a.x. Develop new business by contacting potential clients, making sales  presentations, and writing proposals. 

Psychology -- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research  methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Personnel and Human Resources -- Knowledge of principles and procedures for  personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations  and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language  including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management  principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources 
modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and  resources.
Education and Training -- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and  training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the  measurement of training effects.
Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and  their applications.
Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing  customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting  quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Technology used:
Analytical or scientific software -- Scientific Software International TESTFACT; SPSS  software; Winsteps
Document management software -- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat software
Electronic mail software -- Microsoft Outlook
Spreadsheet software -- Microsoft Excel