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Human Resources Specialists

SOC 13-1071.00

Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.

Zone 4 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.6

Writing

3.5

Coordination

3.4

Social Perceptiveness

3.2

Judgment and Decision Making

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Personnel and Human Resources

4.4

English Language

4.2

Clerical

4.0

Administration and Management

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.0

Law and Government

2.8

Education and Training

2.6

Key Tasks

1Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.

2Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.

3Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.

4Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.

5Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

Also Known As

Background Investigator Business Agent Campaign Director Campaign Worker Campaigner Career Development Specialist Career Specialist Certification and Selection Specialist Contingents Supervisor Contract Recruiter