HR Manager

When looking to fill an HR manager position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. An HR manager skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is an HR manager skills test?

    HR is an important function in any business, and an HR manager plays an essential role within this function; organizing the effective onboarding of new starters, ensuring staff are supported and able to develop in their roles, and administering employee benefits.

    The HR manager skills test assesses individuals applying for an HR manager role on their level of skill, experience and knowledge.

    The test is a series of questions centered around the role of HR manager, and the day-to-day challenges the job may bring. It’s a useful tool to see how candidates respond to common challenges, and whether their skills, values and decisions align with that of the company you’re hiring them for.

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  1. What is an HR manager skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the HR manager skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures HR manager skills
  4. HR Manager FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the HR manager skills test for pre-screening?

    Pre-screening tests are the best way to streamline your recruitment process and save your company time and money.

    Not only does a skills test such as this allow you to meet with candidates who have proven their competency, it can also help make your recruitment process fairer. A lot of companies now use skills tests such as this to help them select candidates to interview, basing their decisions purely on proven merit rather than a resume or connections.

    As many of the required characteristics of a good HR manager are soft skills, it can also be really useful to use a dedicated test such as this to complement your recruitment process and ultimately, ensure the best person gets the job.

    The test will put candidates in a series of different, commonplace HR scenarios and ask them to select the multiple-choice response that’s most indicative of what they’d do in the situation. There are also competency-based questions, and those related to the skills HR managers will have to use on a daily basis.

    Overall, candidates are being assessed on their leadership potential, people skills, knowledge of HR practice and problem-solving ability.

    As well as an HR manager, the test could also be useful if you're hiring for:

    • HR officers with the view to promotion
    • Personnel manager
    • Talent acquisition manager
    • People business partner
    • Recruiter

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How our test measures HR manager skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be an HR manager were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our HR manager test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

HR Manager FAQs

What are the key skills of an HR manager?

Good HR managers are always strong communicators with impressive interpersonal skills.

They need to believe in the importance of a fair workplace, advocate for their staff, be comfortable having difficult conversations, and ultimately be passionate spokespersons for the company they represent and its values, morals and ethos.

What are the technical skills assessed by the HR manager test?

The technical skills assessed include competency with Office programs such as Excel and situational judgment and verbal reasoning skills.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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