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Human Resources Managers

SOC 11-3121.00

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Zone 4 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Management of Personnel Resources

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Judgment and Decision Making

4.0

Writing

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Personnel and Human Resources

4.9

Administration and Management

4.6

English Language

4.2

Law and Government

4.1

Education and Training

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

Psychology

3.3

Clerical

3.0

Key Tasks

1Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.

2Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.

3Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

4Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

5Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

Also Known As

Diversity Manager Efficiency Manager Employee Relations Manager Employee Welfare Manager Employment Manager Human Resources Administration Director Human Resources Administrator (HR Administrator) Human Resources Coordinator (HR Coordinator) Human Resources Department Supervisor Human Resources Director (HR Director)