PIHRA Scope - Spring 2009 - (Page B2) PRoFilE oF a SUccESSFUl candidatE Because our exams test on experience-based knowledge, you must have a minimum of two years of professional HR experience and provide evidence that: • At least 51% of your daily activities are within the HR function, and • Those activities are at the exempt level (professional) as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act or its equivalent outside of the United States. an • • • idEal PHR candidatE Has a tactical/logistical orientation. Focuses on program implementation rather than creation. Has two to four years of exempt-level (professional) generalist experience. tHE ExamS aSSESS yoUR knoWlEdgE in tHE FolloWing aREaS: PHR and SPHR Strategic management Workforce Planning and Employment Human Resource development total Rewards Employee and labor Relations 7% 22% 26% 16% 17% 7% 12% PHR an idEal SPHR candidatE • Designs and plans rather than implements. • Has extensive knowledge of all aspects of HR and ultimate responsibility in the HR department. • Has four to eight years of progressive exempt-level (professional) experience. an idEal gPHR candidatE • Develops and implements global HR strategies. • Manages cross-border HR operations and international assignments. • Has at least two years of exempt-level (professional) experience in international HR. Risk management 18% 29% gPHR Strategic management global talent acquisition and mobility global compensation and Benefits organizational Effectiveness and talent development Workforce Relations and Risk management 12% 17% 17% SPHR Financial aSSiStancE aVailaBlE There are many scholarship opportunities available for those pursuing HR certification. For instance, the SHRM Foundation offers a $750 scholarship to SHRM members pursuing a college degree or professional certification. Go to www.shrm.org/foundation to learn more about this program and how to apply. Many local SHRM chapters offer certification scholarships as well. Check with the chapter in your area for more details. Finally, an increasing number of organizations offer financial assistance to employees seeking continuing education opportunities. 12% 22% 26% 18% 22% gPHR “Earning my certifications brought my resume to the top of the pile and helped me become more established in the HR profession.” kathryn Johnson, SPHR, gPHR hR certification institute 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia, USA 22314 US Toll Free 1.866.898.4724 Phone +1.703.548.3440 E-mail: info@hrci.org Web site: www.hrci.org 08-0773- PR © 2008 hRci http://WWW.HRCI.ORG
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