PSPHRM010 - Formulate a strategic human resource plan
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PSPHRM010 Formulate a strategic human resource plan
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the skills required to formulate a strategic human resource plan that links the human resource function with the direction of business units and the organisation. It includes identifying key issues, and developing, implementing and evaluating the strategic human resource plan.
This unit applies to those working as human resource specialists.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
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ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Identify key human resource issues arising from the organisation’s strategic plan
1.1 Analyse strategic and business plans to determine key human resource issues.
1.2 Identify and consider internal and/or external factors likely to impact upon the workforce profile and future human resource requirements.
1.3 Analyse workforce data for trends to determine key issues.
1.4 Consult business units and senior management for information on future requirements.
1.5 Utilise forward planning tools to predict longer term issues and needs to be addressed in the strategic plan.
2. Develop a plan to meet the human resource requirements of an organisation
2.1 Develop the plan based on data drawn from information sources, consultations with stakeholders, and good practice models.
2.2 Include strategies for workforce planning, workforce management, managing succession and skill shortages in the plan to support business vision and provide for the right people to be in the right place at the right time.
2.3 Include strategies within the plan consistent with the organisation’s strategic perspective.
2.4 Identify and address risks associated with planned strategies.
2.5 Identify resource requirements, prepare a budget to support the implementation of the plan and prepare performance indicators and timeframes.
3. Implement a human resource plan
3.1 Obtain agreement on the plan through consultation with other business units within the organisation.
3.2 Document and communicate the plan to other business units.
3.3 Identify systems and tools required to support implementation.
3.4 Implement human resource strategies in accordance with the plan and monitor and revise against the budget and key performance indicators.
3.5 Provide support in implementing the plan to business units.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the human resource plan
4.1 Monitor the plan to adjust strategies as needed to take account of new developments or contingencies.
4.2 Develop and implement an evaluation methodology.
4.3 Assess the plan against the strategic goals and business objectives.
4.4 Analyse information to provide a basis for the judgements to be made in relation to the plan’s effectiveness.
4.5 Report outcomes of the evaluation with recommendations for enhancement of the plan, to inform ongoing planning and integrate human resource planning into the organisational planning framework.
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
using marketing and public relations strategies
applying strategic thinking and planning
explaining complex ideas to different audiences
interpreting and explaining complex, formal documents, including legislation and policies, and assisting others to apply them in the workplace
preparing written advice and reports requiring reasoning and precision of expression
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
organisational goals, policies and procedures
the importance of human resource management in attaining organisational goals
strategic planning processes
consultation and management practices
the relationships between key human resource functions
the concept of diversity and its integration within and across all human resource functions and areas
human resource policies and practices
jurisdictional legislation applying to human resources, including work health and safety, and environment and sustainability practices
range of evaluation methodologies
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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Assessment Tasks
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ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Identify key human resource issues arising from the organisation’s strategic plan
1.1 Analyse strategic and business plans to determine key human resource issues.
1.2 Identify and consider internal and/or external factors likely to impact upon the workforce profile and future human resource requirements.
1.3 Analyse workforce data for trends to determine key issues.
1.4 Consult business units and senior management for information on future requirements.
1.5 Utilise forward planning tools to predict longer term issues and needs to be addressed in the strategic plan.
2. Develop a plan to meet the human resource requirements of an organisation
2.1 Develop the plan based on data drawn from information sources, consultations with stakeholders, and good practice models.
2.2 Include strategies for workforce planning, workforce management, managing succession and skill shortages in the plan to support business vision and provide for the right people to be in the right place at the right time.
2.3 Include strategies within the plan consistent with the organisation’s strategic perspective.
2.4 Identify and address risks associated with planned strategies.
2.5 Identify resource requirements, prepare a budget to support the implementation of the plan and prepare performance indicators and timeframes.
3. Implement a human resource plan
3.1 Obtain agreement on the plan through consultation with other business units within the organisation.
3.2 Document and communicate the plan to other business units.
3.3 Identify systems and tools required to support implementation.
3.4 Implement human resource strategies in accordance with the plan and monitor and revise against the budget and key performance indicators.
3.5 Provide support in implementing the plan to business units.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the human resource plan
4.1 Monitor the plan to adjust strategies as needed to take account of new developments or contingencies.
4.2 Develop and implement an evaluation methodology.
4.3 Assess the plan against the strategic goals and business objectives.
4.4 Analyse information to provide a basis for the judgements to be made in relation to the plan’s effectiveness.
4.5 Report outcomes of the evaluation with recommendations for enhancement of the plan, to inform ongoing planning and integrate human resource planning into the organisational planning framework.
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
using marketing and public relations strategies
applying strategic thinking and planning
explaining complex ideas to different audiences
interpreting and explaining complex, formal documents, including legislation and policies, and assisting others to apply them in the workplace
preparing written advice and reports requiring reasoning and precision of expression
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
organisational goals, policies and procedures
the importance of human resource management in attaining organisational goals
strategic planning processes
consultation and management practices
the relationships between key human resource functions
the concept of diversity and its integration within and across all human resource functions and areas
human resource policies and practices
jurisdictional legislation applying to human resources, including work health and safety, and environment and sustainability practices
range of evaluation methodologies
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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Analyse strategic and business plans to determine key human resource issues.
Identify and consider internal and/or external factors likely to impact upon the workforce profile and future human resource requirements.
Analyse workforce data for trends to determine key issues.
Consult business units and senior management for information on future requirements.
Utilise forward planning tools to predict longer term issues and needs to be addressed in the strategic plan.
Develop the plan based on data drawn from information sources, consultations with stakeholders, and good practice models.
Include strategies for workforce planning, workforce management, managing succession and skill shortages in the plan to support business vision and provide for the right people to be in the right place at the right time.
Include strategies within the plan consistent with the organisation’s strategic perspective.
Identify and address risks associated with planned strategies.
Identify resource requirements, prepare a budget to support the implementation of the plan and prepare performance indicators and timeframes.
Obtain agreement on the plan through consultation with other business units within the organisation.
Document and communicate the plan to other business units.
Identify systems and tools required to support implementation.
Implement human resource strategies in accordance with the plan and monitor and revise against the budget and key performance indicators.
Provide support in implementing the plan to business units.
Monitor the plan to adjust strategies as needed to take account of new developments or contingencies.
Develop and implement an evaluation methodology.
Assess the plan against the strategic goals and business objectives.
Analyse information to provide a basis for the judgements to be made in relation to the plan’s effectiveness.
Report outcomes of the evaluation with recommendations for enhancement of the plan, to inform ongoing planning and integrate human resource planning into the organisational planning framework.
Analyse strategic and business plans to determine key human resource issues.
Identify and consider internal and/or external factors likely to impact upon the workforce profile and future human resource requirements.
Analyse workforce data for trends to determine key issues.
Consult business units and senior management for information on future requirements.
Utilise forward planning tools to predict longer term issues and needs to be addressed in the strategic plan.
Develop the plan based on data drawn from information sources, consultations with stakeholders, and good practice models.
Include strategies for workforce planning, workforce management, managing succession and skill shortages in the plan to support business vision and provide for the right people to be in the right place at the right time.
Include strategies within the plan consistent with the organisation’s strategic perspective.
Identify and address risks associated with planned strategies.
Identify resource requirements, prepare a budget to support the implementation of the plan and prepare performance indicators and timeframes.
Obtain agreement on the plan through consultation with other business units within the organisation.
Document and communicate the plan to other business units.
Identify systems and tools required to support implementation.
Implement human resource strategies in accordance with the plan and monitor and revise against the budget and key performance indicators.
Provide support in implementing the plan to business units.
Monitor the plan to adjust strategies as needed to take account of new developments or contingencies.
Develop and implement an evaluation methodology.
Assess the plan against the strategic goals and business objectives.
Analyse information to provide a basis for the judgements to be made in relation to the plan’s effectiveness.
Report outcomes of the evaluation with recommendations for enhancement of the plan, to inform ongoing planning and integrate human resource planning into the organisational planning framework.
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