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PM wishing to transition into HR!

Lauren

Hi everyone, 

I am currently working as a project manager working in the construction industry at present, but I am wanting to transition into HR. I recently applied for a position on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee for my company and have been informed that I have managed to get a place on that, so I will be attending monthly meetings at our Head Office to work with other colleagues to shape our EDI strategy. 

In addition to my construction-related qualifications and experience, I also have a BSc Hons Psychology and I have previous experience working in roles as Office Manager, Teaching Assistant, People Services Advisor for the Open University, as well as considerable project management experience. 

I would ideally like to find a Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager role, and I plan to undertake a CIPD qualification to help me break into the field. I have signed up to do a one day employment law course, but I just wondered which CIPD qualification would be most suitable because I would ideally like to transition across to a managerial position instead of starting in an entry role. Would this be possible by doing a CIPD Level 3 qualification or do you think that a CIPD Level 5 would be the best option? Also, would you suggest specialising in EDI (given my role on the EDI committee) or going for a more generalist position once I have finished the qualification?

Any help would be much appreciated - thank you!

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    I would recommend a level 5 for the level of role you are looking for - in my experience, level 3 takes you up to HR Assistant/Coordinator, at a push it might reach Advisor.
    I would also say it is usually quite challenging to transfer across at the level you are looking for! So you're doing the right thing by finding connections with your current HR department, I would make them aware of your aspirations and get involved in anything you can - e.g. can you lead on grievance/disciplinaries where appropriate? Do they have any projects you can champion? That will help tailor your CV to HR and help at interviews.
    Keep in mind doing a level 5 that you will need some real world experience, so likely need support of your business to give insights into these elements.
    Smaller businesses may be more open to your transition at that level also.
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  • Hello

    I would recommend a level 5 for the level of role you are looking for - in my experience, level 3 takes you up to HR Assistant/Coordinator, at a push it might reach Advisor.
    I would also say it is usually quite challenging to transfer across at the level you are looking for! So you're doing the right thing by finding connections with your current HR department, I would make them aware of your aspirations and get involved in anything you can - e.g. can you lead on grievance/disciplinaries where appropriate? Do they have any projects you can champion? That will help tailor your CV to HR and help at interviews.
    Keep in mind doing a level 5 that you will need some real world experience, so likely need support of your business to give insights into these elements.
    Smaller businesses may be more open to your transition at that level also.
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