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HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Labour and Employment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- human resources specialist
1, record 1, English, human%20resources%20specialist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- HR specialist 1, record 1, English, HR%20specialist
correct
- human resources professional 2, record 1, English, human%20resources%20professional
correct
- HR professional 3, record 1, English, HR%20professional
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
HR specialists are responsible for managing the human resources functions. They are in charge of setting up company policies, maintaining employee records, preparing compensation packages, training staff, and ensuring a healthy and secure work environment. It is important for HR specialists to understand labor legislation and guidelines to offer fair, yet competitive pay to future prospects. 4, record 1, English, - human%20resources%20specialist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Travail et emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste en ressources humaines
1, record 1, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20ressources%20humaines
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- spécialiste en RH 2, record 1, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20RH
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- professionnel des ressources humaines 3, record 1, French, professionnel%20des%20ressources%20humaines
correct, masculine noun
- professionnelle des ressources humaines 4, record 1, French, professionnelle%20des%20ressources%20humaines
correct, feminine noun
- professionnel des RH 5, record 1, French, professionnel%20des%20RH
correct, masculine noun
- professionnelle des RH 6, record 1, French, professionnelle%20des%20RH
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les spécialistes en RH remplissent une gamme de responsabilités liées au recrutement, à l'embauche, à la formation et à la gestion des employés. 1, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20ressources%20humaines
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Human Resources Professional Development Program
1, record 2, English, Human%20Resources%20Professional%20Development%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Service Commission. 1, record 2, English, - Human%20Resources%20Professional%20Development%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Human Resources Professional Development Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme de perfectionnement professionnel en ressources humaines
1, record 2, French, Programme%20de%20perfectionnement%20professionnel%20en%20ressources%20humaines
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-06-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Positions
- Labour and Employment
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Certified Human Resources Professional
1, record 3, English, Certified%20Human%20Resources%20Professional
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CHRP 1, record 3, English, CHRP
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations. The Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP) is a nationally recognized level of achievement within the field of Human Resources. It reflects a conviction that the professional practice of Human Resources Management can safeguard the interest of employers, employees, and the general public. The Designation represents continuing recognition of the bearer's outstanding professionalism. 1, record 3, English, - Certified%20Human%20Resources%20Professional
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes du secteur privé
- Travail et emploi
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- conseiller en ressources humaines agréé
1, record 3, French, conseiller%20en%20ressources%20humaines%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CRHA 1, record 3, French, CRHA
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- conseillère en ressources humaines agréée 2, record 3, French, conseill%C3%A8re%20en%20ressources%20humaines%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9e
feminine noun, Canada
- CRHA 1, record 3, French, CRHA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- CRHA 1, record 3, French, CRHA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conseil canadien des associations en ressources humaines. À l'échelle nationale, le titre professionnel de conseiller en ressources humaines agréé (CRHA) est synonyme de haute compétence dans le domaine de la gestion des ressources humaines. Il exprime la conviction que la pratique professionnelle de la gestion des ressources humaines peut protéger les intérêts des employeurs, des employés et du public en général. Le titre de CRHA est le gage du professionnalisme hors pair de son détenteur. 1, record 3, French, - conseiller%20en%20ressources%20humaines%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- HR professional 1, record 4, English, HR%20professional
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- human resources professional
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- praticien en RH
1, record 4, French, praticien%20en%20RH
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- praticienne en RH 2, record 4, French, praticienne%20en%20RH
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- praticien en ressources humaines
- praticienne en ressources humaines
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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