
Professional in Human Resources — International™ (PHRi™)
The credential demonstrates mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles independent of geographic region.

The PHRi (formerly the Human Resource Business Professional™ or HRBP™), for internationally based practitioners, validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills to help to propel your HR career forward. With the PHRi you demonstrate mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles in a single international setting.
To be eligible for the PHRi you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:
- Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent,
- Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR
- Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma or global equivalent.
The HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) does not endorse any particular preparation program or offering. We encourage prospective certification holders to use a variety of resources that reflect their learning styles and needs. Purchasing a certification product is NOT required and HRCI does not guarantee that an individual will pass based on the purchase of a certification preparation product.
The red-and-purple HR design, HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE, aPHRi, PHRi, SPHRi, and GPHR are all registered trademarks of HR Certification Institute.
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Talent Acquisition (19%)
Actions needed to make sure an organization has employees with the right skills in the right positions at the right time.
HR Administration and Shared Services (19%)
Activities that support employees and managers by supporting requests to information and gathering and storing information in a manner that insures integrity and accurate retrieval.
Talent Management and Development (19%)
Processes that support effective talent management, employee engagement and development.
Compensation, Benefits, and Work Experience (17%)
Total rewards system that supports recruitment, retention, and recognition of employees and improve organizational results.
Employee Relations and Risk Management (16%)
Policies and practices that ensure workplace safety, legal compliance and employee satisfaction.
HR Information Management (10%)
Processes that help organizations access and use human resource technology.
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