Daily job duties of human resources specialists include:
Preparing or updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating
Explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees
Ensuring new hire paperwork is completed and processed
Informing job applicants of job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.
Addressing any employment relations issues, such as work complaints and harassment allegations
Processing all personnel action forms and ensuring proper approval
Overseeing hiring process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, and performing reference checks
HR specialists may also be called upon to focus their efforts on one of the following areas of HR:
Workforce Planning and Employment
Implementing the organization’s recruiting strategy
Interviewing applicants
Administering pre-employment tests
Assisting with completing background investigations
Processing transfers, promotions, and terminations HR Development
Conducting training sessions
Administering on-the-job training programs
Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs
Maintaining records of employee participation in all training and development programs Total Rewards
Analyzing job duties
Writing job descriptions
Performing job evaluations and job analyses
Conducting and analyzing compensation surveys Employee and Labor Relations (union environments)
Interpreting union contracts
Helping to negotiate collective bargaining agreements
Resolving grievances
Advising supervisors on union contract interpretation Employee and Labor Relations (non-union environments)
Assisting with processing employee grievances
Overseeing engagement programs and other employee relations work Risk Management
Developing and administering health and safety programs
Conducting safety inspections
Maintaining accident records
Preparing government reports as to remain in compliance