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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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.Core18861
  2. Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.Core18859
  3. Administer employee benefit plans.Supplemental21097
  4. Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Core18864
  5. Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.Supplemental18869
  6. Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.Core18866
  7. Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.Core18852
  8. Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.Supplemental18855
  9. Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.Core18868
  10. Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.Core18860
  11. Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.Core18871
  12. Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.Core18870
  13. Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.Supplemental18876
  14. Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.Core18863
  15. Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.Core18856
  16. Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.Supplemental18874
  17. Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.Core18857
  18. Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.Core18854
  19. Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.Core18862
  20. 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.Core18865
  21. Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.Core18867
  22. Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.Core18853
  23. Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.Core18872
  24. Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.Core18858
  25. Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.Supplemental18873
  26. Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel.Supplemental18875

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 172 examples in 41 categories, 44 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
  • Adobe LifeCycle Enterprise Suite
  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
  • Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
  • SmugMug Flickr

Web page creation and editing software

  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • FacebookHot Technology
  • Social media sites

Human resources software

  • Adobe Human Capital Application Solution Accelerator
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Applicant tracking softwareIn Demand
  • ApplicantPro iApplicants
  • Arbita OnePost
  • Arbita OneWorld
  • AST Staff Matrix
  • Background checking software
  • Blackdog
  • BlackDog Recruiting
  • Bond International Adapt Staffing
  • Bond International Software Bond StaffSuite
  • BrightMove Applicant Tracking System
  • Bullhorn Applicant Tracking System
  • Candidate screening software
  • Candidate tracking software
  • Careerbuilder.com
  • Cluen Encore
  • Cluen executive recruitment software
  • COATSsql
  • CVTracer
  • Data Frenzy
  • DGCC.com RecruitTrack
  • Ellucian Banner Human Resources
  • eQuest
  • GoBackgrounds
  • HireAbility ResumeParser
  • HireLogic PowerPlace
  • HRM Direct
  • Human resource information system (HRIS)
  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • ICIMS
  • Industrial Code Recruitpoint.net
  • Intelius
  • Intelligent Algorithms InfoGIST Platinum Recruiter
  • Job posting software
  • Kronos Workforce HR
  • Lawson Human Resource Management
  • Main Sequence Technologies PCRecruiter
  • Main Sequence Technologies PCRecruiter Resume Inhaler
  • Micro J Systems PcHunter
  • Oracle HRISIn Demand
  • Oracle Taleo
  • Post Once
  • PostingPal
  • PowerPlace Professional
  • Recruit Wizard
  • Recruitment management software
  • Recruitpoint.net
  • RecruitTrack
  • Resource Edge TalentHook Sphere
  • Resume converter software
  • Resume extraction and search software
  • Resume processing software
  • ResumeRobot
  • Safari Software Products Safari
  • SAP ERP Human Capital Management
  • Sendouts Recruiting
  • Silk Road technology OpenHire
  • Staffing Solutions Enterprises Staff Matrix
  • StaffingSoft Staffing Edition
  • Talent Technology HireDesk
  • Talent Technology Resume Mirror
  • Talent Technology Talemetry
  • TalentHook
  • Technomedia Hodes iQ
  • TempWorks recruiting and staffing software
  • VCG Pointwing

Desktop publishing software

  • Adobe InDesignHot Technology
  • Microsoft Publisher

Object or component oriented development software

  • Advanced business application programming ABAP

Data base user interface and query software

  • Airtable
  • Blackboard software
  • Data entry software
  • Database software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Google
  • LinkedIn
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Online databases
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology

Video creation and editing software

  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Loom
  • YouTube

Operating system software

  • Apple macOSHot Technology
  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
  • Oracle Solaris

Analytical or scientific software

  • Assessment software
  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • SASHot Technology
  • StataCorp Stata

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
  • Oracle Eloqua
  • Salesforce softwareHot Technology
  • Vendor management system software

Video conferencing software

  • Cisco WebexHot Technology
  • FaceTime
  • Google Meet
  • ZoomHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • Drupal
  • Enterprise JavaBeans
  • Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Evernote
  • Google DocsHot Technology
  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise application integration software

  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
  • IBM InfoSphere DataStage

Application server software

  • GitHubHot Technology
  • Oracle WebLogic Server

Sales and marketing software

  • Google Ads
  • Marketo Marketing AutomationHot Technology

Data mining software

  • Google AnalyticsHot Technology

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

  • Google Drive
  • SlackHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • MicroStrategy
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot Technology

Communications server software

  • IBM Domino

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise system management software

  • IBM Power Systems software

Accounting software

  • Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Tax software

Time accounting software

  • Kronos Workforce Payroll
  • Kronos Workforce TimekeeperHot Technology
  • MPAY Millennium

Information retrieval or search software

  • LexisNexis

Medical software

  • MEDITECH softwareHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Oracle Fusion Applications
  • Oracle Hyperion
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
  • Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management
  • SAP Business Objects
  • SAP softwareHot Technology
  • Workday softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Internet browser software

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Web browser software

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
  • SAP Crystal Reports

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Development environment software

  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology

Financial analysis software

  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Configuration management software

  • Perforce Helix software

Desktop communications software

  • Skype

Data base management system software

  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Processing Information

  • Verify application data to determine program eligibility.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

  • Review license or permit applications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 23 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 3
    • Augments 17
    • Supports 2
    • Informs 1
  • Maintain records, documents, or other files.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop training materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare operational reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

  • Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train personnel to enhance job skills.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Train personnel on managerial topics.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Advise others on human resources topics.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Staffing Organizational Units

  • Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Perform human resources activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Administer compensation or benefits programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 22
Distinct tools23
Level mix
  • Replaces 3
  • Augments 17
  • Supports 2
  • Informs 1

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.