RECRUITMENT & HR
fied employees and match them to jobs for which they are best suited. Human re- sources, training, and labor relations man- agers and specialists provide this connec- tion. In the past, these workers performed the administrative function of an organi- zation, such as handling employee bene- fits questions or recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff in accordance with policies established by top management. Today’s human resources workers man- age these tasks, but, increasingly, they consult with top executives regarding strategic
planning. They have moved
from behind-the-scenes staff work to leading the company in suggesting and changing policies.
A Bright Career in Human Resources E
very organization wants to attract, motivate, and retain the most quali-
Training and development specialists
Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists Compensation and benefits managers Training and development managers
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other Human resources managers, all other
There are many types of human re- sources, training, and labor relations man- agers and specialists. In a small organiza- tion, a human resources generalist may handle all aspects of human resources work, and thus require an extensive range of knowledge. The responsibilities of hu- man resources generalists can vary wide- ly, depending on their employer’s needs. In a large corporation, the director of
216,600 207,900 121,900 40,500 30,400
224,600 63,100
human resources may supervise several departments, each headed by an experi- enced manager who most likely special- izes in one human resources activity, such as employment and placement, compen- sation and benefits, training and develop- ment, or labor relations. The director may report to top human resources executive.
Employment and placement.
Employment and placement managers supervise the recruitment, hiring, and sep- aration of employees. They also supervise employment, recruitment, and placement specialists, including employment inter- viewers. Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists workers.
recruit and place Recruitment specialists maintain con-
tacts within the community and may trav- el considerably, often to job fairs and col- lege campuses, to search for promising job applicants. Recruiters screen, inter- view, and occasionally test applicants. They also may check references and ex- tend job offers. These workers must be thoroughly familiar with their organiza- tion, the work that is done, and the human resources policies of their company in or- der to discuss wages, working conditions and advancement opportunities with pro- spective employees. They also must stay informed about equal employment oppor- tunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Ameri- cans with Disabilities Act. Employment
interviewers—whose
many job titles include human resources consultants, human resources develop-
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