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Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Tasks
26 tasks24 core, 2 supplemental
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ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
Code
11-3121.00SOC 2018: 11-3121

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24 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.Core taskTask 990Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.Core taskTask 987Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.Core taskTask 988Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.Core taskTask 986Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.Core taskTask 998Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.Core taskTask 999Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants.Core taskTask 983Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.Core taskTask 991Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs.Core taskTask 1000Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.Core taskTask 985Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers.Core taskTask 997Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.Core taskTask 982Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  13. Task 13. Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.Core taskTask 994Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.Core taskTask 995Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  15. Task 15. Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.Core taskTask 984Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  16. Task 16. Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of occupations and job positions.Core taskTask 1003Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  17. Task 17. Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.Core taskTask 989Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  18. Task 18. Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs.Core taskTask 992Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  19. Task 19. Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.Core taskTask 1004Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  20. Task 20. Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.Core taskTask 993Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  21. Task 21. Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.Core taskTask 1001Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  22. Task 22. Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.Core taskTask 996Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  23. Task 23. Develop, administer, and evaluate applicant tests.Core taskTask 1002Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  24. Task 24. Develop or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, savings bond programs, day care, and employee awards.Core taskTask 1005Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  25. Task 25. Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food service, transportation, or relocation service.Supplemental taskTask 1007Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018
  26. Task 26. Provide terminated employees with outplacement or relocation assistance.Supplemental taskTask 1006Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018

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  2. Classification
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