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Human Resources Specialists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

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This source lists 26 tasks, including 19 marked Core and 7 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: 08/2019.

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26 tasks shown

Core · Task 18861 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.

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Core · Task 18859 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.

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Core · Task 18864 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Core · Task 18866 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.

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Core · Task 18852 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

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Core · Task 18868 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.

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Core · Task 18860 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.

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Core · Task 18871 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.

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Core · Task 18870 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.

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Core · Task 18863 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.

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Core · Task 18856 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.

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Core · Task 18857 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.

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Core · Task 18854 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.

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Core · Task 18862 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.

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Core · Task 18865 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 18867 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.

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Core · Task 18853 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.

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Core · Task 18872 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.

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Core · Task 18858 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.

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Supplemental · Task 21097 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Administer employee benefit plans.

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Supplemental · Task 18869 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.

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Supplemental · Task 18855 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.

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Supplemental · Task 18876 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.

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Supplemental · Task 18874 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.

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Supplemental · Task 18873 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.

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Supplemental · Task 18875 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel.

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