You are the Human Resources Manager of Tousled Tresses and you have identified that the organisation needs to employ a human resources officer to assist you in your role. The employment of a new staff member is in agreement with the strategic plan to grow and franchise Tousled Tresses salons.

1. Research the role of a human resources officer and complete the position description template you developed for the Being On Track assessment task.

2. Draft an advertisement for the role and state where the position should be advertised, the advertisement needs to contain information on

Requirements of the role

Method of application

Shortlisting procedures - include timeframes for when interviews will be held and when candidates will be advised of the outcome

Brief company details

Remuneration

3. Assume that 5 people were interviewed for the role of human resources officer and a successful candidate selected.

a. Draft a letter of offer to Hazel Brighton, the successful candidate for the role of Human Resources Officer, advising her she has been successful and outlining her entitlements according to legislative requirements.

b. Develop a standard letter that is to be sent out to all those candidates who were not successful

4. It is now 3 weeks after the interview and Hazel is due to start work next Monday and you have decided to review and revise the induction procedure.

a. Research and develop an induction checklist that could be used for any new staff member. The induction checklist should be approximately one to two pages and include brief guidance to managers on how to complete the checklist

5. It is now 3 months after Hazel has started work and she has told you that she found the induction process too brief. Based on this feedback you have decided to extend the induction process over 1 month.

In a document complete the following

a. Research and document the range of activities that could be covered over a one-month induction/ orientation period

b. Outline how managers will be advised of the change in policy

c. Describe the training that will be necessary to support this change

6. Develop 5-10 PowerPoint slides and a 5 to 10-minute presentation on the recruitment, selection and induction processes at Tousled Tresses and arrange a suitable time with your trainer to deliver your presentation to your fellow students