Typical Tasks
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Self-Control
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Writing
Service Orientation
Expected Knowledge
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Common Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
