HR CV template

A beautiful, ATS-friendly HR CV template with example content for a manager. Various styled headings, letter spacing and a splash of blue make this a lovely eye-catching design. The bulleted lists make your information easy to read and scan through, while the sections can be simply changed or copied and pasted if additional titles are required. Extremely easy to edit in Microsoft Word.

CV template details:

  • CV ref: #228
  • File size: 19kb
  • File format: .docx (Microsoft Word)
  • File name: HR_CV_manager.docx
  • Fonts required: Times New Roman
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Despite its attractive design, this CV template has no graphics, columns, tables or fancy fonts that might cause issues with ATS (Applicant Tracking System) software. It's a fresh, clean design that uses simple formatting within Microsoft Word to create a very clean, easy-to-read layout that is well-suited to most industries.

* Every effort has been made to design this CV template according to best practice so that your information can be read by ATS software correctly. However, all Applicant Tracking Systems are different and no guarantees can be offered.

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Anna Pavlova | HR MANAGER

Address: 359, High Cross, The Spinney, Arnold NG5 1DY
Phone: 07984 123456
Email: annapavalova@aol.com
Twitter @annaPHR | LinkedIn @annaHRmanager

Personal statement

  • Highly competent HR Manager – 7+ years’ experience in Human Resources.
  • Proven track record developing HR strategy, policies and processes.
  • Excellent relationship builder with strong communication skills and experience in line management.
  • Strong history of effective talent acquisition and retention.
  • Chartered Member of CIPD and working towards Fellowship.

Work history

Human Resources Manager

Finance4U, Colwick, Nottingham / April 2015 – date

  • Identifying and acquiring personnel for all departments.
  • Delivering best practice guidance and advice across the Company.
  • Handling learning and development management for all staff.
  • Dealing with performance management issues for all staff.
  • Ensuring company policies are adhered to including both regulatory matters and GDPR.

Following my promotion to Human Resources Manager, I redeveloped the HR strategy, rewriting and rolling out all HR policies and processes including a new pay scale and benefits package. This has had a tangible impact in various key areas, including:

  • 33% reduction in employee turnover
  • 15% reduction in employee sick days
  • 17% reduction in grievances
  • 35% increase in employee satisfaction (now 98%)

Human  Resources Assistant Manager

Finance4U, Colwick, Nottingham / April 2014 – March 2015

At this mid-sized company, I provided support to the HR Manager and cover in their absence.

  • Drafting and advertising vacancies.
  • Processing internal HR enquiries and handling those which were routine.
  • Gathering people analytics.
  • Assisting HR with meetings, taking notes and maintaining employee records.

Human Resources Administrator

ABC Telecoms, Netherfield, Nottingham / April 2013 – March 2014

  • Providing support to the HR Manager.
  • Using Trac (electronic recruitment system).
  • Drafting and advertising vacancies.
  • Arranging interviews.
  • Carrying out pre-employment checks, issuing offers and contracts.
  • Setting up personnel files and IT records.

Qualifications

CIPD Level 7 Diploma in HR Management

CIPD (Postgraduate Level) / Due to complete June 2021

CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in HR Management

CIPD (Undergraduate Level) / June 2018

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR Practice

CIPD (Introductory Level) / June 2015

A Levels

English (B), Maths (C), Biology (C) / June 2012

GCSEs

9 GCSEs grade C and above inc. English (B) / Maths (B) /  June 2010

Skills

  • Highly competent at leading, managing and developing people
  • Effective at recruiting and retaining talent
  • Confident handling performance management issues
  • Strong ability to draft and implement appropriate policies and procedures, both HR & company
  • Competent at handling employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters
  • Excellent knowledge of current employment law
  • Proven ability in knowledge management and organisational learning
  • Excellent skills in coaching and mentoring

I would be pleased to provide practical examples demonstrating all listed skills.

Contributions

I have contributed articles for various HR publications, including:

  • “Do we need a new approach to flexible working?” – January 2020, CIPD
  • “Are organisations fulfilling their duty of care around global mobility?” – June 2019, CIPD
  • “How to help working parents avoid burnout” – January 2019, HR Grapevine

A full list can be found on my LinkedIn profile.

References available on request.

 

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How to write a HR CV

Our guide explains how to write a CV for a HR role.

Step 1 : Study the job advert

The very first step when writing your HR CV is to study the job advert carefully and note down what is most important to this employer. Every employer is looking for something different so it’s important to tailor your CV every time you make an application.

If the advert is a little sparse on requirements, it can help to read through some job descriptions from the profession. Here are two examples from PM Jobs, the Official Job Site of the CIPD:

Step 2 : Provide adequate contact information

Your HR CV should contain the usual expected contact information : name, address, contact numbers and an email address.

In addition you may want to include professional social profile handles. Including these is a powerful way to signal to employers that (a) you’re really passionate about what you do, and (b) you’re building credibility within the HR industry.

LinkedIn: Your LinkedIn profile can really bolster your CV because you can add more detail about past roles, experience and achievements. In addition, you can provide a more comprehensive list of contributions / commentary that you’ve provided for industry publications. Find out more about building a killer LinkedIn profile here.

Twitter: Your Twitter profile can help demonstrate that you’re actively involved in your industry, commenting on relevant HR topics and sharing relevant articles.

Step 3 : Write a strong personal statement

We mentioned above that reading the job advert carefully before tailoring each CV was important. In particular, you should tailor your personal statement, setting out exactly how you meet the job specification. Employers typically spend just a few minutes on each CV, and the personal statement is often the first thing they’ll read.

The personal statement (or ‘personal profile’) should be 3 or 4 sentences long, introducing yourself and setting out how you’re perfect for the role.

For example,

“I am a HR Manager qualified to Level 5 CIPD. I have 5+ years’ experience at management level and a further 3 years as a HR Advisor. I have a strong history of effective talent acquisition and retention, together with a proven track record developing HR strategy, policies and processes. I am an excellent relationship builder with strong communication skills and experience in line management.”

Each statement should relate to some requirement set out in the job advert.

Step 4 : Provide an effective work history

In the UK the layout of your work history is typically in reverse chronological order – most recent first.

When writing about your professional experience, do focus on the details for each role you’ve had that match the job specification. For example, if the recruiter is looking to hire someone with extensive experience in drafting policies and you’ve done this in all of your roles, make sure you say so!

Do also list any specific tangible achievements. If you can’t give figures, use strong words on your CV such as “established”, “supervised” or “exceeded”. Find out more here about words to use on your CV.

Step 5 : Provide details of key skills

If the employer has requested key skills, make sure you know they have them. Where possible, you should offer evidence of how you’ve acquired or used these skills within the work history section. However, you may also want to list them separately to emphasise again that you meet their requirements.

Step 6 : Mention your professional memberships

Including details of your professional memberships not only shows professional accreditation, but also demonstrates an interest in the HR industry.

You should therefore include professional memberships such as the CIPD (The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). There is a list of other professional HR bodies here.

Step 7 : Consider whether you really need a hobbies and interests section

Don’t include hobbies and interests unless they add value to your CV.

If your interests are entirely unrelated to your work – going to the cinema, long walks on the beach etc – there is little point including them, particularly if you’re struggling for space.

If, however, you have limited work experience, this section can be useful for demonstrating key skills. For example, if you’re the captain or coach for a local sports team, this would help demonstrate your ability to lead and motivate.

QUICK TIPS:

  • DO use a professional HR CV template like the free Microsoft Word download offered on this page. A high quality template gives you a stylish design without any effort on your part! It also ensures you get the right format for your CV and it makes CV writing much easier.
  • DO look at HR CV examples like the samples we have provided on this site. You will see what to include on a CV and how to write a good CV that stands out from the pile. However, don’t copy them word-for-word – some employers do scan their applications for plagiarism.
  • DON’T waste valuable space on providing the contact details of references, unless you’re struggling to fill up your CV or you have particularly impressive references to offer. The employer will ask for references anyway if they want to hire you.
  • DON’T go over the usual two-page limit that is typical for a UK CV. The hiring manager only has a limited amount of time to read through each submission, and won’t be impressed by pages and pages of text. The best CVs give employers the information they need in a concise and easy-to-read format. Use your LinkedIn profile if you want to offer more detail.
  • DO use headings and bullet points like our HR CV example. It is extremely difficult for prospective employers to scan through large blocks of text and they may miss key points that would have otherwise got you an interview.

Originally published 07/05/2020.

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