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Human Resources Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 26 tasks, including 23 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2025.

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Core · Task 990 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.

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Core · Task 991 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.

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Core · Task 986 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

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Core · Task 998 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

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Core · Task 999 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.

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Core · Task 987 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.

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Core · Task 989 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.

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Core · Task 988 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

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Core · Task 983 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants.

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Core · Task 997 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers.

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Core · Task 994 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

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.

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Core · Task 982 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.

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Core · Task 1001 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.

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Core · Task 993 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.

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Core · Task 985 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.

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Core · Task 995 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.

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Core · Task 996 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.

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Core · Task 1003 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of occupations and job positions.

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Core · Task 992 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs.

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Core · Task 984 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.

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Core · Task 1000 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs.

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Core · Task 1004 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.

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Core · Task 1005 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Develop or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, savings bond programs, day care, and employee awards.

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Supplemental · Task 1002 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Develop, administer, and evaluate applicant tests.

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Supplemental · Task 1007 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food service, transportation, or relocation service.

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Supplemental · Task 1006 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Provide terminated employees with outplacement or relocation assistance.

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