A personnel officer is a human resources (HR) professional who oversees employee relations and staffing. As a personnel officer, you may work in-house, independently, or as part of a contracted team. Your job duties include recruiting and training staff, organizing and negotiating salaries and company benefits with staff or representatives, and ensuring the workplace meets health and safety standards for employees. You may also advise and initiate business strategies to improve staff performance and productivity. A career as a personnel officer typically requires at least a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field, as well as relevant experience. Additional qualifications include excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills.