PHRi Exam Information and Outline
Professional in Human Resources - International
PHRi Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
Before you start practicing with our exam simulator, it is essential to understand the official PHRi exam objectives. This course outline serves as your roadmap, breaking down exactly which technical domains and skills will be tested. By reviewing the syllabus, you can identify your strengths and focus your study time on the areas where you need the most improvement.
The information below reflects the latest 2026 course contents as defined by HRCI. We provide this detailed breakdown to help you align your preparation with the actual exam format, ensuring there are no surprises on test day. Use this outline as a checklist to track your progress as you move through our practice question banks.
Below are complete topics detail with latest syllabus and course outline, that will help you good knowledge about exam objectives and topics that you have to prepare. These contents are covered in questions and answers pool of exam.
| Functional Area | No. | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Area 01: Talent Acquisition (19%) | 01 | Job analysis and design processes to determine staffing requirements. |
| 02 | Internal and external recruitment sources and methods. | |
| 03 | Selection tools and techniques (e.g., interviews, assessments, background checks). | |
| 04 | Employment offer administration and negotiation. | |
| 05 | Onboarding and orientation programs. | |
| 06 | Organizational exit and transition processes. | |
| 07 | Employer branding and its impact on recruitment. | |
| Functional Area 02: HR Administration and Shared Services (19%) | 01 | HR policy development, communication, and implementation. |
| 02 | Employee record-keeping and data privacy management. | |
| 03 | HRIS functions and data management. | |
| 04 | Payroll administration and related statutory requirements. | |
| 05 | Management of external HR service providers and vendors. | |
| 06 | Business communication and reporting techniques. | |
| Functional Area 03: Talent Development and Management (17%) | 01 | Training needs analysis and instructional design models. |
| 02 | Training delivery methods and formats (e.g., e-learning, OJT). | |
| 03 | Evaluation of training effectiveness and ROI. | |
| 04 | Performance management systems and appraisal techniques. | |
| 05 | Career development and succession planning initiatives. | |
| 06 | Employee engagement and retention strategies. | |
| Functional Area 04: Total Rewards (17%) | 01 | Compensation philosophy and strategy development. |
| 02 | Job evaluation methods and pay structure design. | |
| 03 | Incentive and variable pay programs. | |
| 04 | Employee benefits (e.g., health, retirement, leave entitlements). | |
| 05 | Total rewards communication and administration. | |
| 06 | Expatriate compensation and mobility considerations. | |
| Functional Area 05: Employee Relations and Risk Management (28%) | 01 | Labor relations and collective bargaining processes. |
| 02 | Workplace behavior and conflict resolution techniques. | |
| 03 | Disciplinary procedures and grievance handling. | |
| 04 | Workplace health, safety, and security standards. | |
| 05 | Risk assessment and mitigation (e.g., business continuity). | |
| 06 | Diversity and inclusion initiatives and cultural awareness. |