STEP 1
Build the Ideal Candidate Profile
To find the best person for the role, you need to understand what the role involves. You can complete this with the hiring manager to define the role, its contribution, and the skills needed.
HR Supervisor
Human Resources (HR)Complete with job descriptions, skill profiles, and interview templates. Use this HR Supervisor hiring guide to help you make the right decisions, fast.
HOW TO HIRE A HR SUPERVISOR
What does a HR Supervisor do?
As a supervisor, you'll report team and individual performance to senior management.This responsibility might include setting employee and team goals and choosing appropriate rewards for achievements.
HR Supervisors oversee a team of HR consultants/ advisors and they are their first point of contact for any escalations/ help and training.
Day to day tasks of a HR Supervisor
- Conduct training for new starters
- Check in on team and provide any support where needed
- Manage and lead service team initiatives/special projects
- Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures
- Provides input to managers in regard to potential enhancements to current practices; assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of the department/ team
- Monitors performance evaluation process
HR SUPERVISOR DEFINITION
A HR Supervisors’ primary responsibility is to lead a strong team of human resources and report to senior management with goals and ideas of change.They are the first point of call when implementing staff changes/ hiring/ escalating and resolving any workplace issues.
HIRING PROCESS
HR Supervisor Hiring Process
STEP 2
Write A Job Description Based On Skills
Once you understand the requirements for the role, you’ll need to understand the skills for success. You can then write an effective job description to promote your role.
STEP 3
Selecting The Ideal Candidate
See which applicants have the right skills for the role. Send all your applicants a Vervoe skills assessment from the expert library, or customize one for your organization.
STEP 4
Interview Top Performers
Your skills assessment results will identify top performers. Focus your time on interviewing those that have met or exceeded your requirements. Assessment results will also help guide which skill areas to focus on in the interview.
STEP 5
Making An Offer
Once you assess your candidates against these skills, you’re ready to offer the top performer(s). You should base your offer on the value that the candidate would bring to your team and your business as a whole. It is also important to ensure your compensation and benefits packages are competitive in the industry and help you attract and retain the top talent.
BUILD THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Skills needed for a HR Supervisor
A HR Supervisor must be candidate-focussed and empathetic. Be a strong team leader and think on their feet. They must also have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to counsel and guide managers on appropriate performance management measures and assist managers in writing corrective actions.
- Perform well under pressure
- Inspired
- Strong leadership skills
- Attention to Detail
WRITE A JOB DESCRIPTION BASED ON SKILLS
How to write a HR Supervisor job description
Once you’ve determined the skills required for the role, you can write the job description to advertise for your position. Here’s what to include in your HR Supervisor job description:
- Job Title
- What position are you hiring for?
- Summary
- What makes your company unique? What would it be like to work for you?
- Responsibilities
- An overview of the role’s day-to-day activities, and how the position contributes to the organization
- Requirements
- Skills a candidate must have to perform the job successfully
- Benefits
- Details of compensation, benefits, and any perks on offer
SELECTING THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Sample skill tests for a HR Supervisor
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Question 1
Problem SolvingQuestion Type: Audio
Someone in your team has been in several training sessions, but is still having a hard time getting to grips with HR processes.How would you handle this situation?
Question 2
LeadershipQuestion Type: Audio
What 3 skills do you consider to be important to be a respected leader?
Question 3
InitiativeQuestion Type: Text
You have come up with a new idea to change a process in work which you think may make some task more time efficient and easy to manage.How would you present this to your senior manager confidently?
INTERVIEW TOP PERFORMERS
How to interview a HR Supervisor
Once your Vervoe skills assessment has surfaced the most qualified people for your open role, you can focus on interviewing these candidates. The interview should focus on any skills that require development that were highlighted from the skills assessment.
Now you know that candidates can do the job, the interview becomes more of a relationship building exercise where you can get to know the candidate on a more personal level, understand their motivations, and how they would fit in with the team.
MAKING AN OFFER
How much does it cost to hire a HR Supervisor?
The US average for a HR Supervisor is $60,829 according to Payscale.com while the reported average salary on Glassdoor amounts to $60,056. The lowest paid ten percent is paid up to $38,000.
United States
HR Supervisor salaries in the United States range from $38,000 - $105,000 (USD). HR Supervisor salaries in the U.S vary a lot depending on the industry and the nature of the HR Supervisor location.
Source: Source: Glassdoor
United Kingdom
HR Supervisor salaries in the United Kingdom range from £16,000 - £52,000 (GBP). HR Supervisor salaries in the UK vary largely based on location and company.
Source: Source: Glassdoor
Australia
HR Supervisor salaries in Australia range from $70,000 - $111,000 (AUD). HR Supervisor salaries usually depend on the location and company worked for.
Source: Source: Glassdoor