Will AI Replace Human Resources Specialists?

Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Administer employee benefit plans.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.