Self-Assessment: Is the role of HR Assistant (formerly Personnel Assistant) really my calling?

HR assistants support the HR team with a wide range of organizational and administrative tasks. They serve as an important point of contact for employees and handle a wide variety of questions regarding vacation, sick leave, accidents, work hours, work location, expenses, and benefits. They also take on important responsibilities related to employee onboarding and offboarding, personnel administration, and recruiting.

This role therefore requires more than just technical expertise. Your personality and work style are also particularly important: Are you thorough, well-organized, and reliable? Do you enjoy communicating and interacting with coworkers? Can you handle confidential and personal information with discretion? And do you enjoy performing administrative tasks conscientiously?

As an HR assistant, you should also have an interest in labor law and HR-related topics. You want to understand which regulations apply in day-to-day work and enjoy supporting employees and the HR team with their concerns.

If you enjoy staying organized, have a service-oriented approach to work, value interacting with people, and at the same time prioritize accuracy and discretion, a role as an HR assistant might be a good fit for you.

Take the test now and use our 20 questions to find out if you have the personal qualities and enthusiasm for the work that are essential for success as an HR assistant.

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