HR Knowledge Domains

According to the SHRM Competency Model, HR expertise is grouped into 3 knowledge domains:

• People
• Organization
• Workplace

People

This knowledge domain requires the HR practitioner to be well-versed with the following concerns:

• HR Strategic Planning
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Retention
• Learning and Development
• Total Rewards

Organization

This knowledge domain requires the HR practitioner to be aware of the follow topics:

• Structure of the HR Function
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Organisational Development
• Workforce Management
• Employee & Labour Relations
• Technology Management

Workplace

This knowledge domain is focused on the societal, governmental and external concerns of the organization like:

• HR in global context
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Risk Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Employment Law & Regulations