Human Resources Managers
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 1 of 26 tasks
Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.9% of the role's time · $1.3B · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 12.3% of the role's time · $4.2B
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 12.3% of the role's time · $4.2B
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.4% of the role's time · $2.6B
Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.3% of the role's time · $1.8B
Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $1.8B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $1.7B
Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.9% of the role's time · $1.7B
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.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $1.4B
Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $1.4B
Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $1.3B
Develop, administer, and evaluate applicant tests.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $1.2B
Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $1.1B · waiting on a check
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.1B
Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 2.8% of the role's time · $980M
Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.8% of the role's time · $970M
Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $803M
Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $771M
Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of occupations and job positions.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $687M
Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $665M
Develop or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, savings bond programs, day care, and employee awards.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $642M
Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $480M
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $436M
Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $400M
Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food service, transportation, or relocation service.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $306M
Provide terminated employees with outplacement or relocation assistance.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $237M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 31,650 | $6.0B | $232M | $0 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 8390 | $1.5B | $60.2M | $0 |
| Employment Services | 11,290 | $1.5B | $58.9M | $0 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 9250 | $1.5B | $56.9M | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 9900 | $1.3B | $50.9M | $0 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 5680 | $898M | $35.0M | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 6430 | $861M | $33.5M | $0 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 3890 | $842M | $32.8M | $0 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | 5090 | $822M | $32.0M | $0 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 5680 | $799M | $31.1M | $0 |