Job Title and why: Human Resource Manager; I chose to study this occupation because it is the position that

I would like to obtain. Methods used and why: Prior information and interviews; I chose to use these methods because I was able to find the information online and through a Human Resource Manager that I know. The sources used and why: Job Incumbents; this source was the easiest to use because I was able to gain insight from someone who was familiar with the tasks involved in Human Resource Management. The Process Used: 1) Gather existing job information from O*NET, current job description and give questionnaire to incumbent. 2) Prepared a written outline of tasks, job duties and computer skills needed 3) Review and rewrite the tasks needed 4) Finalize the tasks needed and speak with incumbent to make sure they are correctly worded. 5) Develop the job requirements matrix

Job Requirements
A. Summary of Position

Design, direct, and organize human resource management activities of an business to take full advantage of the tactical use of human resources and sustain tasks such as employee benefits, staffing, employee procedures, and regulatory compliance (ONET).
B. Job Duties 1) Analyze and adjust benefits and compensation. Create reasonable programs and guarantee that the organization is within legal requirements. 2) Organize and conduct new employee orientation. 3) Guide managers on the organizations policies on subjects such as EEO, sexual harassment and recommend any needed changes. 4) Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization. 5) Assist management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. 7) Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. (ONET). C. Computer Skills and Software Used 1) The ability to use accounting software such as QuickBooks and Peachtree. 2) The ability to use human resource software such as human resource information system HRIS software and UniFocus Watson Human Resource Manager. 3) The ability to use time accounting software such as ADP Pay eXpert and Soft Trac Microix Timesheet.

Employee Requirements
A. Education and Training 1) 68% of all Human Resource Managers have a Bachelors Degree, 27% have a Masters Degree and only 5% have an Associates Degree (ONET). 2) Experience in the field of human resources is usually required to obtain positions such as Human Resource Manager. Most companies would require their employees to

begin at an entry-level position and work their way up to manager position. They would like for them to gain experience through internships or work study programs (Labor). B. Skills and Aptitudes 1) The ability to listen attentively to those that are talking and taking the time to understand the points they are trying to make. Also asking specific questions to better understand the problems being presented (Hunsburger). 2) The ability to motivate employees to obtain the highest amount of work. (Hunsburger). 3. Making the best decisions for hiring individuals for the positions (Hunsburger).

Works Cited
Hunsburger, Kathleen. Human Resource Manager Melissa Kahler. 22 August 2011. O*NET. "11-3040.00 - Human Resources Managers." O*NET OnLine. 26 Aug. 2011. Web. 26 Aug. 2011. <http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3040.00>. United States Department of Labor. "Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 26 Aug. 2011. Web. 26 Aug. 2011. <http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos021.htm#training>.