SPHRi Senior Professional in Human Resources – International

SPHRi Certification Overview
Designed for HR professionals working outside the United States, the SPHRi certification signals credibility as a strategic leader, ready to guide decisions and drive business outcomes across regions while complementing local HR practices.

SPHRi Exam Weighting by Functional Area
Functional Area 01 | Leadership and Strategy (33%)
Functional Area 02 | Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition (17%)
Functional Area 03 | Talent Management (23%)
Functional Area 04 | Total Rewards (17%)
Functional Area 05 | HR Information Management, Safety, and Security (10%)

Functional Area 01 | Leadership and Strategy (33%)
Leading the HR function by developing HR strategy, contributing to organizational strategy, influencing people management practices, and monitoring risk.
Responsibilities:
1.1 Contribute to Organizational Strategy and Planning
1.2 Develop and Lead HR Strategies
1.3 Analyze Risks and Develop Risk Management Strategies
1.4 Interpret Business Metrics to Drive Strategic Goals
1.5 Use Credible Information for Decision Making
1.6 Develop Workplace Practices Aligned with Organizational Values
1.7 Develop and Evaluate Inclusivity Strategies
1.8 Analyze HR Metrics to Inform Strategic Actions
1.9 Design and Lead Organizational Change Strategies
1.10 Advise and Influence Key Stakeholders
1.11 Ensure Alignment of HR Strategies Across the Organization
1.12 Apply and Evaluate Labor Laws and Regulations

Functional Area 02 | Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition (17%)
Forecasting organizational talent needs and develop strategies to attract and engage new talent.
Responsibilities:
2.1 Evaluate Organizational Needs and Develop Workforce Plans
2.2 Develop and Evaluate Recruitment Strategies
2.3 Develop Onboarding and Cultural Integration Strategies

Functional Area 03 | Talent Management (23%)
Developing and designing talent management programs and initiatives that foster an engaging and high performing workforce.
Responsibilities:
3.1 Evaluate the Integration of Inclusivity Initiatives
3.2 Design, Implement, and Evaluate Workforce Development Programs
3.3 Develop Succession Plans for Key Roles
3.4 Design and Evaluate Employee Engagement and Retention Strategies
3.5 Align Performance Goals with Organizational Success
3.6 Design and Evaluate Performance Management Strategies
3.7 Develop Leadership Development Strategies
3.8 Develop Employee Career and Growth Opportunities
3.9 Design Return-to-Work Policies and Processes
3.10 Create and Evaluate Labor Strategies
3.11 Design and Assess Offboarding Strategies

Functional Area 04 | Total Rewards (17%)
Creating effective compensation and benefit strategies to attract, reward, and retain talent that aligns to the organizational strategy and culture.
Responsibilities:
4.1 Design Total Rewards Philosophy and Communication Strategy
4.2 Create and Evaluate Compensation Strategies
4.3 Create and Evaluate Benefit Strategies
4.4 Design and Develop Employee Recognition Programs

Functional Area 05 | HR Information Management, Safety, and Security (10%)
Identifying the tools, technology, and systems that are needed to report on the organizational strategy while also monitoring employee safety and security.
Responsibilities:
5.1 Align HR Data Privacy and Security Processes
5.2 Evaluate Employee Safety and Security Strategies
5.3 Lead HR Digitalization Initiatives

Exam Format and Length
Exam Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes (plus 30 minutes administration time)
Exam Length: 115 scored questions (mostly multiple-choice) + 25 pretest questions
Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center or at your home or office using OnVUE

Exam and Application Costs
Exam Fee*: $495.00 + Application Fee: $100.00

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