Occupation personnel clerk

Personnel clerks perform administrative tasks related with human resources in employment processes.

Tasks

• Process, verify and maintain documentation relating to personnel matters and procedures, such as recruitment procedures, training programs, performance evaluation procedures, etc.
• Record individual employee data, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, supervisory reports on performance, etc.
• Process and review employment applications, e.g. to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants
• Request information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and other references to determine applicants' employment acceptability.
• Make recommendations on staff appointments
• Answer questions and explain HR policies and procedures to employees or job applicants
• Provide information on personnel matters (e.g., new appointments) to authorized persons and organizations.
• Prepare management reports on HR issues
• Perform a variety of clerical duties, e.g. answering telephone calls, sending out announcements of job openings etc.

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