O*NET-SOC 43-4161.00
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.Core18572
- Record data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations.Core2689
- Interview job applicants to obtain and verify information used to screen and evaluate them.Supplemental2695
- Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.Core2687
- Process and review employment applications to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants.Supplemental2690
- Inform job applicants of their acceptance or rejection of employment.Supplemental2698
- Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.Core2702
- Select applicants meeting specified job requirements and refer them to hiring personnel.Supplemental2699
- Answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.Core2691
- Prepare and set up for new employee orientations.Core21013
- Gather personnel records from other departments or employees.Core2693
- Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies and notify eligible workers of position availability.Supplemental2701
- Request information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and other references to determine applicants' employment acceptability.Supplemental2696
- Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.Core2692
- Administer and score applicant and employee aptitude, personality, and interest assessment instruments.Supplemental2704
- Search employee files to obtain information for authorized persons and organizations, such as credit bureaus and finance companies.Core2694
- Prepare badges, passes, and identification cards, and perform other security-related duties.Supplemental2703
- Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.Core2697
- Arrange for in-house and external training activities.Supplemental2700
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 38 examples in 16 categories, 11 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Human resources software
- ADP Enterprise HR
- ADP Workforce Now
- Applicant tracking softwareIn Demand
- Employee performance management system
- Employee self-service software
- Human resource information system (HRIS)
- Human resource management software HRMS
- Oracle HRISIn Demand
- Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Employee Self-Service
- Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Resources
- Oracle Self-Service Human Resources
- Oracle Taleo
- Ultimate Software UltiPro Workplace
- Workscape HR Service Center
Computer based training software
- Blackboard Learn
- Blackboard Learning System
- Learning management system LMS
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Document management software
- Document management system software
- Microsoft SharePointHot Technology
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand
Calendar and scheduling software
- Google Calendar
Word processing software
- Google DocsHot Technology
- Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand
Web page creation and editing software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Internet browser software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Desktop publishing software
- Microsoft Publisher
Process mapping and design software
- Microsoft VisioHot Technology
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
- SAP ERPHot Technology
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
- Scanning software
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 30.3Getting Information
Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Processing Information
Compile data or documentation.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Handling and Moving Objects
Set up classroom materials or equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Documenting/Recording Information
Record personnel information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Training and Teaching Others
Train personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Performing Administrative Activities
Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees.
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Staffing Organizational Units
Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Administer compensation or benefits programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Three: Medium 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 openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
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.