Human Resources Specialists

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

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

Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Administer employee benefit plans.