Abstract:
With growing emphasis being placed on HR competencies as a means to increase HR’s effectiveness,
this study seeks to determine if competencies are predictive of success in the HR profession;
understand how competencies vary by type of position within HR (entry level, manager, director and
executives); determine if there is a relationship between specific competencies and particular
responsibilities of HR professionals; and determine the relationship among education, years of HR
experience, competencies, and compensation. Numerous areas are identified as gaps between
competencies HR professionals should possess compared to current competencies necessary to
function effectively as strategic business partners.
