IPPS-A DL HR Professional / Payroll Specialist Practice Exam

When submitting a qualifications-related assessment PAR, what action do HR Professionals take?

1. Review documents

2. Submit and wait for approval

3. Delegate to another manager

4. Request additional qualifications

The correct answer is: Submit and wait for approval

When submitting a qualifications-related assessment Personnel Action Request (PAR), the appropriate action taken by HR Professionals is to submit the request and then wait for approval. This process is essential because it allows the necessary evaluations and approvals to occur, ensuring that the assessment aligns with organizational policies and that all qualifications have been thoroughly reviewed. Once the PAR is submitted, it typically goes through a formal approval chain, which is crucial in maintaining the integrity and compliance of HR operations. By submitting the PAR, HR professionals are ensuring that the qualifications-related tasks follow the established protocols and that any necessary governance is enacted before moving forward. This step helps maintain accountability in hiring or employee evaluation processes, contributing to fair and equitable treatment of all candidates. The other actions, such as reviewing documents, delegating to another manager, or requesting additional qualifications, may be parts of the overall process but do not reflect the specific action taken when completing the PAR submission itself. The focus of the question is on the critical step that follows the preparation and review of information prior to assessment, which is the submission awaiting approval.