human-resources-manager/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — human resources manager

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-3111.00 (Compensation and Benefits Managers).

Task statements

• [Core] Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
• [Core] Administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs, including the integration of benefit programs following mergers and acquisitions.
• [Core] Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
• [Core] Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
• [Core] Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements.
• [Core] Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.
• [Core] Formulate policies, procedures and programs for recruitment, testing, placement, classification, orientation, benefits and compensation, and labor and industrial relations.
• [Core] Mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees' benefits-related questions or taking suggestions.
• [Core] Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
• [Core] Develop methods to improve employment policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to management.
• [Core] Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and define job levels and families, in partnership with other managers.
• [Core] Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and to guide managers through compensation decisions.
• [Core] Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
• [Supplemental] Advise management on such matters as equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and discrimination.
• [Supplemental] Plan and conduct new-employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• [Supplemental] Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data, such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
• [Supplemental] Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems, and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
• [Supplemental] Negotiate bargaining agreements.
• [Supplemental] Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• [Supplemental] Prepare budgets for personnel operations.
• [Supplemental] Prepare personnel forecasts to project employment needs.
• [Supplemental] Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food services, transportation, or relocation service.

Detailed work activities

• Administer compensation or benefits programs.
• Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
• Analyze data to inform personnel decisions.
• Compile operational data.
• Conduct employee training programs.
• Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
• Develop organizational policies or programs.
• Document organizational or operational procedures.
• Estimate labor requirements.
• Evaluate program effectiveness.
• Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
• Maintain personnel records.
• Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.
• Manage human resources activities.
• Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations.
• Negotiate labor disputes.
• Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
• Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
• Prepare operational budgets.
• Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
• Recommend organizational process or policy changes.
• Represent the organization in external relations.
• Supervise employees.