Professional in Human Resources International (PHRi) is considered an advanced certification and is meant to indicate skills in the technical and operational aspects of HR management.

To be eligible for the PHRi, you must posses one of the following combinations of experience: one year of experience in a professional-level HR position and a master’s degree or higher, two years or longer experience in a professional-level HR position and a bachelor’s degree, or at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position and a high school diploma.

This certification focuses on employee labor relations, business management, talent planning and acquisition, total rewards, and learning and development.

The Professional in Human Resources International certification will require you to have an understanding of talent acquisition, HR administration and shared services, talent management and development, compensation, benefits, work experience, employee relations and risk management, and HR information management.