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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.
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- Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
- 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.
- Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
- Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
- Answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.
- Prepare and set up for new employee orientations.
- Gather personnel records from other departments or employees.
- Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
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1.4 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2017-07
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2017-07
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2017-07
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2017-07
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2017-07
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2017-07
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2017-07
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
2017-07
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2017-07
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2017-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2017-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General →
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry →
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General →
Human Resources Management and Services, Other →
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O*NET-SOC code 43-4161.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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