The Benefits of HR The Benefits of HR CertificationCertification

Hyacinth GuyHRMATT’s 9th Biennial ConferenceHilton Trinidad & Conference CenterDate: May 13th, 2013

Organizations created in a few locations around the world by SHRM to provide opportunities for international members to network, share best practices and have local face to face interaction. They complement local membershipMembership in SHRM qualifies one to be a member in the Forum

Society for Human Resource Management(SHRM)SHRM Member Forum of Trinidad and Tobago

Human Resource Management Association of Trinidad and Tobago (HRMATT)Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)

• The SHRM TT Member Forum has adopted Global HR practices in a local context as its key theme.

• SHRM TT Member Forum is committed to working with HRMATT

Elements of a profession:1. Body of knowledge2. Professional Association3. Licensing with recertification4. Research5. Code of Ethics

Status of HR in T&T1, 2, 4, 5HRMATT has done significant work in taking this forward

The HRCI was established in 1976 as the certifying organization for the Human Resources Profession. Mission

Develop and deliver the highest quality certification programs that validate mastery in the filed of human resource management and contribute to the continued improvement of individual and organizational performance.

VisionA global HR profession whose most influential leaders and effective practitioners carry a certification from the HR Certification Institute

Certified professionals125,000 world wideApproximately 33 in Trinidad and Tobago

•Show you know the most current principles and core practices of HR management

•Become more marketable when you compete for top HR positions

•Raise your professional confidence among your staff and your peers

HR certification consists of four key componentsEligibility through a combination of professional HR experience and formal educationAdherence to a professional ethical standardDemonstrated applied knowledge and skills through successful completion of an examOngoing professional development through recertification

The HRCI offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced professional credentials for HR professionals worldwide.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®)

Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®) Human Resource Management Professional

(HRMP℠) Human Resource Business Professional (HRBP

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PHR Eligibility1 year of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher2 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

SPHR Eligibility4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher5 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree7 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

2 years of demonstrated global professional HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher

3 years of demonstrated professional HR experience (with 2 of the 3 being global HR experience) with a Bachelor’s degree

4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience (with 2 of the 4 being global HR experience) with less than a Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of 4 years of professional level experience in an HR position with a good high school diploma or global equivalentMinimum of 2 years of professional level experience in an HR position with a Bachelor’s degree or global equivalentMinimum of 1 year of professional level experience in an HR position with a Masters degree or global equivalent

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Minimum of 7 years of professional level experience in an HR position with a good high school diploma or global equivalentMinimum of 5 years of professional level experience in an HR position with a Bachelor’s degree or global equivalentMinimum of 4 years of professional level experience in an HR position with a Masters degree or global equivalentProof of knowledge related to employment laws and regulations.HRMATT’s 9th Biennial Conference – May 13th & 14th, 2013 16

Exam focuses on the technical and operational aspects of human resource practices regardless of geographic location

HR Administration 22%

Recruitment and Selection 22%

Employee relations/Comm 20%

Compensation and Benefits 14%

Training and Development 15%

Health, Safety & Security 7%

Exam focuses on the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR management, regardless of geographic location

HR as a Business Leader 32%

People Development and Talent Management

29%

HR Service Delivery 23%

Measurement 16%

Step 1: go to www.hrci.orgStep 2: complete application and submit payment; if applying for HRMP and HRBP; submit credential readiness assessment.Step 3: Once approved eligible for the exam, you will receive a link to your Authorization to Test (ATT) Letter.Schedule your examTake your examReceive results

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•SPHR & PHR: •4 hours•225 Questions (200 scored)

•GPHR:•3 hours•165 Questions (150 scored)

•Bathroom breaks will cost you time

Registration Instructions:

1. Register online at HRCI.org to verify eligibiity

2. You should receive notification of your eligibility via email within 48 hours of submitting your completed application and full payment to HRCI.

1. Contact Rhonda Moore to get the paper/pencil administration code

2. When completing the online application, please use the code for Trinidadian candidates: X—XXXX-XXXXX

5. Take your Authorization to Test (ATT) letter to Rhonda Moore and present valid, government-issued photo ID

6. Pay your local fee payment of $1200

7. The exams are on December 2, 2013 at the exam site Arthur Lok Jack School of Business

Happy studying! For further questions, please e-mail:rhonda.moore@live.com or call 388-3476

Contact rhonda.moore@live.com or call 388-3476

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Phone: 868 681 4723E-mail: higuy@powergen.co.tt