Human Resources Managers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (4%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 23 (88%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (8%)

• Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of occupations and job positions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop, administer, and evaluate applicant tests.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, savings bond programs, day care, and employee awards.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food service, transportation, or relocation service.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Provide terminated employees with outplacement or relocation assistance.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.Little or no AI speed-up · core task