TOEIC Human Resources Vocabulary

Find new employees and persuade them to work for a company

The company plans to recruit twenty graduate engineers before the end of the year.

Examine someone's work performance carefully in order to judge it formally

All staff will be appraised against the new performance criteria in January.

Extra advantages such as health insurance and pension that employees receive in addition to salary

The employment package includes health insurance and a generous pension among the benefits.

Relating to a trial period at the start of a new job

All new hires serve a three-month probationary period before their contract is confirmed.

Employ someone to do a specific job, usually on a permanent or temporary basis

The company plans to hire fifty additional staff to support the expansion.

Give someone a job and pay them for the work they do

The factory employs over three hundred people in the surrounding region.

A formal meeting in which questions are asked to assess a job candidate

The candidate has been invited for a second interview with the department head.

A person who applies for a job or is considered suitable for a position

We received over one hundred applications and shortlisted five candidates for interview.

A person who formally requests a job, place at a school, or some other opportunity

Successful applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.

A short written summary of someone's education and work experience used when applying for jobs

Please attach your updated resume and a brief cover letter to your application.

An official record showing that someone has finished a training course or passed exams

The position requires a university degree and professional qualifications in accounting.

The knowledge and skill you gain from doing a job over a period of time

Candidates should have at least five years of experience in a similar role.

The ability to do something well, gained through training or practice

Strong communication skills are essential for this client-facing position.

A process of teaching the skills needed for a particular job or activity

New employees receive two weeks of training before starting regular duties.

An introductory program that helps new employees become familiar with their job and workplace

The orientation program for new hires runs during the first Monday of each month.

The process of helping new employees adjust to a company in their first weeks

Our onboarding process has been redesigned to help new staff integrate quickly.

Move someone to a more senior position within a company

She was promoted to senior manager after five successful years in the role.

Stop working permanently, usually because of age

Mr. Tanaka will retire after thirty-five years of distinguished service.

Officially leave a job, often by writing a formal letter to your employer

She decided to resign from her position to pursue other opportunities.

Officially remove someone from their job because of poor performance or misconduct

The employee was dismissed for serious misconduct following a formal investigation.

A situation in which an employer ends someone's job, often because of financial problems

The company announced layoffs affecting approximately two hundred administrative staff.

Officially bring something to an end, especially a contract or employment

Either party may terminate the contract with thirty days written notice.

A job position that is available and needs to be filled by a new employee

A new vacancy for a senior accountant has been posted on the company website.

A job within a company at a particular level of responsibility

She accepted the position of marketing director starting from the first of September.

A fixed amount of money paid regularly to an employee, usually monthly or annually

The starting salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Money paid to an employee for work, usually calculated by the hour or week

Hourly wages were increased by four percent following the collective bargaining agreement.

An extra amount of money given to an employee in addition to their regular pay

All employees received a year-end bonus based on company and individual performance.

The total payment and benefits given to an employee in exchange for their work

The compensation package includes salary, bonuses, health insurance, and stock options.

A regular payment given to retired workers from money saved during their working years

All full-time employees are automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme.

Permission to be absent from work, often for a specific reason or period

She has requested two weeks of annual leave starting from the fifteenth.

An extended period away from work used for rest or travel

Employees are entitled to twenty days of paid vacation per calendar year.

Permitted absence from work because of illness, usually with continued pay

He is currently on sick leave and is expected to return next Monday.

Extra hours worked beyond your normal schedule, usually paid at a higher rate

Employees working overtime receive one and a half times their regular hourly rate.

A scheduled period of working time within a job that operates around the clock

The factory operates on three eight-hour shifts to maintain continuous production.

All the people who work for a particular company or in a specific industry

The company's global workforce numbers over fifteen thousand employees across forty countries.

The people employed by an organization, especially viewed as a group

All personnel must complete the annual safety training by the end of the quarter.

The group of people who work for an organization

The new branch will be fully staffed by the beginning of next quarter.

A person responsible for managing the work of others and reviewing their performance

Your direct supervisor will conduct your mid-year performance review next month.

A person who is in charge of an organization, department, or team

The regional manager visits each branch once per quarter for operational reviews.

An employee who has a lower position than another in a workplace hierarchy

Effective delegation to your subordinates is a key management skill.

The total number of people employed by a company or department at a given time

The department is operating with reduced headcount following the recent restructuring.

An experienced person who advises and supports a less experienced colleague

Each new graduate is assigned a senior mentor during their first year of employment.

The physical location where someone performs their job

The company is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace for all staff.

Aggressive or unwelcome behavior that makes someone feel threatened or uncomfortable

Any allegations of harassment will be investigated promptly and confidentially.

Unfair treatment of a person based on race, gender, age, or other personal characteristics

The company has a strict policy against discrimination of any kind in hiring decisions.

A formal complaint made by an employee about an issue at work

Employees should follow the formal grievance procedure outlined in the staff handbook.

An organized group of workers that negotiates with employers about pay and conditions

The workers' union negotiated improved overtime rates in the latest agreement.

Money paid to an employee whose job has been ended by the employer

Affected employees will receive a severance package based on their length of service.

A small book providing useful information or instructions about a specific topic

Please read the employee handbook carefully during your first week of employment.

The amount of work that one person or team is expected to complete

The additional project increased the team's workload significantly over the past two months.