Human Resources Specialists

Also called: Career Development Specialist, Career Specialist, Certification Specialist, Contract Recruiter, Corporate Recruiter

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

Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.
Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.
Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
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.
Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.
Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
Administer employee benefit plans.
Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.
Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.
Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.
Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.
Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel.

Work Context

Telephone — 100% responded "Every day".
Electronic Mail — 100% responded "Every day".
Face-to-Face Discussions — 96% responded "Every day".
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 97% responded "Every day".
Contact With Others — 80% responded "Constant contact with others".
Work With Work Group or Team — 81% responded "Extremely important".
Letters and Memos — 63% responded "Every day".

Structured versus Unstructured Work — 52% responded "Some freedom".

Freedom to Make Decisions — 50% responded "A lot of freedom".

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 64% responded "Extremely important".

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 55% responded "Very important results".

Spend Time Sitting — 50% responded "Continually or almost continually".

Coordinate or Lead Others — 72% responded "Very important".

Frequency of Decision Making — 58% responded "Every day".

Frequency of Conflict Situations — 41% responded "Every day".

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 35% responded "Important".

Time Pressure — 50% responded "Once a week or more but not every day".

Deal With External Customers — 47% responded "Extremely important".

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 40% responded "Moderate responsibility".

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 42% responded "About half the time".

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 36% responded "Very high responsibility".

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 33% responded "Continually or almost continually".

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 35% responded "Once a month or more but not every week".

Public Speaking — 35% responded "Once a week or more but not every day".

Work 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.
Interacting 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.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Detailed Work Activities

Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations.
Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices.
Prepare operational reports.
Verify application data to determine program eligibility.
Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.

Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.

Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.

Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.

Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.

Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments.

Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.

Maintain data in information systems or databases.

Train personnel on managerial topics.

Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.

Develop training materials.

Train personnel to enhance job skills.

Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.

Advise others on human resources topics.

Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.

Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations.

Advise others on business or operational matters.

Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices.

Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.

Review license or permit applications.

Perform human resources activities.

Administer compensation or benefits programs.

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.

Clerical

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and 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.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing