# Human Resources Managers > Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. - Code: 11-3121.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 11-3121) - Family: [Management](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-11), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (24 core and 2 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3121.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/11-3121.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Core task · Task 990 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 2. Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes. Core task · Task 987 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 3. Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Core task · Task 988 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 4. Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures. Core task · Task 986 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 5. Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. Core task · Task 998 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 6. Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts. Core task · Task 999 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 7. Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants. Core task · Task 983 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 8. Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. Core task · Task 991 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 9. Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs. Core task · Task 1000 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 10. Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits. Core task · Task 985 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 11. Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers. Core task · Task 997 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 12. Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs. Core task · Task 982 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 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 task · Task 994 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 14. Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization. Core task · Task 995 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 15. Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel. Core task · Task 984 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 16. Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of occupations and job positions. Core task · Task 1003 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 17. Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Core task · Task 989 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 18. Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs. Core task · Task 992 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 19. Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends. Core task · Task 1004 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 20. Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates. Core task · Task 993 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 21. Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations. Core task · Task 1001 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 22. Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination. Core task · Task 996 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 23. Develop, administer, and evaluate applicant tests. Core task · Task 1002 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 24. Develop or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, savings bond programs, day care, and employee awards. Core task · Task 1005 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 25. Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food service, transportation, or relocation service. Supplemental task · Task 1007 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 26. Provide terminated employees with outplacement or relocation assistance. Supplemental task · Task 1006 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2018 ## More in Management - [Administrative Services Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3012.00): 18 tasks - [Advertising and Promotions Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-2011.00): 30 tasks - [Architectural and Engineering Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-9041.00): 19 tasks - [Biofuels Production Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3051.03): 14 tasks - [Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-9041.01): 18 tasks - [Biomass Power Plant Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3051.04): 19 tasks - [Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-9199.11): 23 tasks - [Chief Executives](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-1011.00): 31 tasks - [Chief Sustainability Officers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-1011.03): 18 tasks - 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