Personnel Clerk
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A clerical position in a company's HR department handling employee recruitment, labor management, payroll calculation, social insurance procedures, and more.
Description
Personnel clerks support recruitment activities, handle entry and exit procedures, payroll calculations, social insurance procedures, attendance management, labor consultations, and other diverse tasks related to corporate talent management. They manage employee data, create various reports, and update labor law and social insurance-related documents in response to legal amendments, requiring accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations. Team collaboration, interdepartmental coordination, and communication skills are essential.
Future Outlook
With work-style reforms and the evolution of HR technology, the introduction of RPA and cloud-based HR systems is progressing, and routine tasks are tending toward automation. Demand is expected to increase for personnel with high expertise in labor management, strategic talent development, and HR data analysis skills.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / Good Teamwork / High Accuracy / High Ethical Standards / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Worker / Flexitime / Office Work / Part-time / Remote
Career Path
Personnel Clerk → HR Officer → HR Manager → HR Director → HR Business Partner
Required Skills
Advanced Excel / Attendance Management / Basic PC Operation / Knowledge of Labor Law and Social Insurance Law / Payroll Software Operation
Recommended Skills
Advanced Excel / Data Analysis (BI Tools) / English Document Reading / Labor Management System Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent errors in payroll calculations and social insurance procedures. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for internal and external coordination and employee support. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because acquiring knowledge of legal amendments and system changes is essential. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accurate data aggregation and calculation skills are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks, accuracy is emphasized over creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical demands are low. |
Related Qualifications
- HR and Labor Knowledge Certification
- MOS (Excel)
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 2 or above
- Social Insurance Labor Consultant
Aliases
- HR Assistant
- HR Officer
- Recruitment Clerk
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- Accounting Clerk
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