Human resource competencies perceived by Malaysian human resource practitioners and consultants

The study of Human resource (HR) competency models/frameworks has gained a great deal of interest over the years. Most of the notable HR competency frameworks/models are developed in the USA and Europe. The aim of the study was to develop a statistically validated Human resource (HR) practitioner competency model. The competency domains in the generic/behavioural competency category, business competency category and the technical HR competency category were analysed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM). The competency categories significant in the study were the generic/behavioural competency category and the technical HR competency category. The business competency category was not significant in the study. The statistically validated HR practitioner competency model was derived in a local Malaysian cultural setting and it will benefit the HR practitioners, HR consultants, HR communities of practice, the academia, organisations and other related individuals.