Human Resources Specialists
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
- Tasks
- 26 tasks19 core, 7 supplemental
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- Code
- 13-1071.00SOC 2018: 13-1071
What the work is made of
19 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.Core taskTask 18861Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 2. Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.Core taskTask 18859Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 3. Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Core taskTask 18864Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 4. Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.Core taskTask 18866Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 5. Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.Core taskTask 18852Rated by 125 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 6. Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.Core taskTask 18868Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 7. Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.Core taskTask 18860Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 8. Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.Core taskTask 18871Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 9. Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.Core taskTask 18870Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 10. Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.Core taskTask 18863Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 11. Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.Core taskTask 18856Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 12. Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.Core taskTask 18857Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 13. Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.Core taskTask 18854Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 14. Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.Core taskTask 18862Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 15. Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.Core taskTask 18865Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 16. Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.Core taskTask 18867Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 17. Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.Core taskTask 18853Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 18. Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.Core taskTask 18872Rated by 120 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 19. Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.Core taskTask 18858Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 20. Administer employee benefit plans.Supplemental taskTask 21097Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 21. Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.Supplemental taskTask 18869Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 22. Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.Supplemental taskTask 18855Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 23. Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.Supplemental taskTask 18876Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 24. Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.Supplemental taskTask 18874Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 25. Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.Supplemental taskTask 18873Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 26. Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel.Supplemental taskTask 18875Rated by 121 people who do the job, August 2019
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 13-1071
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