# Human Resources Specialists > Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas. - Code: 13-1071.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 13-1071) - Family: [Business & Financial](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-13), one of its 50 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (19 core and 7 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/13-1071.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/13-1071.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations. Core task · Task 18861 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork. Core task · Task 18859 · Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Core task · Task 18864 · Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software. Core task · Task 18866 · Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns. Core task · Task 18852 · Rated by 125 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements. Core task · Task 18868 · Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities. Core task · Task 18860 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate. Core task · Task 18871 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Schedule or conduct new employee orientations. Core task · Task 18870 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms. Core task · Task 18863 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures. Core task · Task 18856 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications. Core task · Task 18857 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed. Core task · Task 18854 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills. Core task · Task 18862 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019 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 task · Task 18865 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues. Core task · Task 18867 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019 17. Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports. Core task · Task 18853 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs. Core task · Task 18872 · Rated by 120 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs. Core task · Task 18858 · Rated by 122 people who do the job, August 2019 20. Administer employee benefit plans. Supplemental task · Task 21097 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 21. Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees. Supplemental task · Task 18869 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 22. Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants. Supplemental task · Task 18855 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 23. Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes. Supplemental task · Task 18876 · Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019 24. Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed. Supplemental task · Task 18874 · Rated by 124 people who do the job, August 2019 25. Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs. Supplemental task · Task 18873 · Rated by 123 people who do the job, August 2019 26. Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel. 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