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A professional who manages compensation program in establishment. Responsibilities include:
* Directs development and application of techniques of job analysis, job descriptions, evaluations, grading, and pricing in order to determine and record job factors and to determine and convert relative job worth into monetary values to be administered according to pay-scale guidelines and policy formulated by director, industrial relations.
* Analyzes company compensation policies, government regulations concerning payment of minimum wages and overtime pay, prevailing rates in similar organizations and industries, and agreements with labor unions, in order to comply with legal requirements and to establish competitive rates designed to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
* Recommends compensation adjustments according to findings, utilizing knowledge of prevailing rates of straight-time pay, types of wage incentive systems, and special compensation programs for professional, technical, sales, supervisory, managerial, and executive personnel.
* Approves merit increases permitted within budgetary limits and according to pay policies.
* Duties may also include administration of employee benefits program (manager, benefits).
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans, coordinates, and directs personnel training and staff development programs for industrial, commercial, service, or governmental establishment. Responsibilities include:
* Confers with management and supervisory personnel in order to determine training needs.
* Compiles data and analyzes past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify funds requested, using calculator or computer.
* Formulates training policies and schedules, utilizing knowledge of identified training needs, company production processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures, or services.
* Designates training procedures, utilizing knowledge of effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, on-the-job training, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
* Organizes and develops training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
* Trains assigned instructors and supervisors in effective techniques for training in such areas as those concerned with new employee orientation, specific on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs, sales techniques, health and safety practices, public relations, refresher training, promotional development, upgrading, retraining, and leadership development.
* Updates records and compiles statistical reports on interviews, transfers, performance rating, and promotions to evaluate performance of instructors and monitor progress of trainees.
* May coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses offered by community schools.
* May screen, test, counsel, and recommend employees for educational programs or for promotion or transfer.
* May write applications and proposals to submit to fund-granting authorities, such as government and foundations.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans, coordinates, and directs personnel training and staff development programs for industrial, commercial, service, or governmental establishment. Responsibilities include:
* Confers with management and supervisory personnel in order to determine training needs.
* Compiles data and analyzes past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify funds requested, using calculator or computer.
* Formulates training policies and schedules, utilizing knowledge of identified training needs, company production processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures, or services.
* Designates training procedures, utilizing knowledge of effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, on-the-job training, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
* Organizes and develops training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
* Trains assigned instructors and supervisors in effective techniques for training in such areas as those concerned with new employee orientation, specific on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs, sales techniques, health and safety practices, public relations, refresher training, promotional development, upgrading, retraining, and leadership development.
* Updates records and compiles statistical reports on interviews, transfers, performance rating, and promotions to evaluate performance of instructors and monitor progress of trainees.
* May coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses offered by community schools.
* May screen, test, counsel, and recommend employees for educational programs or for promotion or transfer.
* May write applications and proposals to submit to fund-granting authorities, such as government and foundations.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who manages employment activities of establishment. Responsibilities include:
* Plans and directs activities of staff workers concerned with such functions as developing sources of qualified applicants, conducting screening interviews, administering tests, checking references and background, evaluating applicants' qualifications, and arranging for preliminary indoctrination and training for newly hired employees according to policy formulated by director, industrial relations .
* Keeps records and compiles statistical reports concerning recruitments, interviews, hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and performance appraisals, utilizing knowledge of job requirements, valid selection processes, and legislation concerning equal employment practices.
* Coordinates employment activities, such as those concerned with preparing job requisitions; interviewing, selecting, and hiring candidates; on-the-job indoctrination and additional training; supervisory follow-up, development, and rating of employees; and conducting exit interviews.
* Analyzes statistical data and other reports concerning all aspects of employment function in order to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and to develop and present recommendations for improvement of establishment's employment policies, processes, and practices.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who manages employment activities of establishment. Responsibilities include:
* Plans and directs activities of staff workers concerned with such functions as developing sources of qualified applicants, conducting screening interviews, administering tests, checking references and background, evaluating applicants' qualifications, and arranging for preliminary indoctrination and training for newly hired employees according to policy formulated by director, industrial relations .
* Keeps records and compiles statistical reports concerning recruitments, interviews, hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and performance appraisals, utilizing knowledge of job requirements, valid selection processes, and legislation concerning equal employment practices.
* Coordinates employment activities, such as those concerned with preparing job requisitions; interviewing, selecting, and hiring candidates; on-the-job indoctrination and additional training; supervisory follow-up, development, and rating of employees; and conducting exit interviews.
* Analyzes statistical data and other reports concerning all aspects of employment function in order to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and to develop and present recommendations for improvement of establishment's employment policies, processes, and practices.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who manages labor relations program of organization. Responsibilities include:
* Analyzes collective bargaining agreement to develop interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract.
* Advises management and union officials in development, application, and interpretation of labor relations policies and practices, according to policy formulated by director, industrial relations .
* Arranges and schedules meetings between grieving workers, supervisory and managerial personnel, and business representative, labor union , to investigate and resolve grievances.
* Prepares statistical reports, using records of actions taken concerning grievances, arbitration and mediation cases, and related labor relations activities, to identify problem areas.
* Monitors implementation of policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions, to ensure compliance with terms of labor contract.
* Furnishes information, such as reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union and management practices, wage and salary surveys, and employee benefits programs, for use in review of current contract provisions and proposed changes.
* May represent management in labor contract negotiations.
* May supervise employees and be known as Labor Relations Supervisor.
* May be employed by firm offering labor relations advisory services to either management or labor and be known as Labor Relations Consultant.
* May be employed by governmental agency to study, interpret, and report on relations between management and labor and be known as Industrial Relations Representative.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who manages labor relations program of organization. Responsibilities include:
* Analyzes collective bargaining agreement to develop interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract.
* Advises management and union officials in development, application, and interpretation of labor relations policies and practices, according to policy formulated by director, industrial relations .
* Arranges and schedules meetings between grieving workers, supervisory and managerial personnel, and business representative, labor union , to investigate and resolve grievances.
* Prepares statistical reports, using records of actions taken concerning grievances, arbitration and mediation cases, and related labor relations activities, to identify problem areas.
* Monitors implementation of policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions, to ensure compliance with terms of labor contract.
* Furnishes information, such as reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union and management practices, wage and salary surveys, and employee benefits programs, for use in review of current contract provisions and proposed changes.
* May represent management in labor contract negotiations.
* May supervise employees and be known as Labor Relations Supervisor.
* May be employed by firm offering labor relations advisory services to either management or labor and be known as Labor Relations Consultant.
* May be employed by governmental agency to study, interpret, and report on relations between management and labor and be known as Industrial Relations Representative.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who coordinates activities and trains workers concerned with shipboard business functions and social activities for passengers. Responsibilities include:
* Screens applicants applying for positions.
* Assigns trainees to vessels, considering their duties and responsibilities.
* Plans training and rotation of trainees between ship and shore positions.
* Hires entertainment and medical staff and plans replacement programs to ensure that qualified personnel are available in case of sickness or resignation.
* Adjusts complaints of passengers which cannot be resolved during voyage.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who advises commander on such matters as troop welfare, health, and morale. Responsibilities include:
* Assists commander on official visits and at military ceremonies.
* Assists in inspection of facilities and personnel to determine if established standards are met.
* Counsels enlisted personnel concerning attitude, personal problems, and similar matters, and to elicit their cooperation and self improvement.
* Reviews activities of subordinate noncommissioned officers, and initiates appropriate corrective action for discrepancies noted.
* May assists commander in reception of visitors.
* May supervise clerical or administrative personnel.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who recruits independent sales agents, insurance in field and maintains contact between agent and home office. Responsibilities include:
* Selects sales agent, insurance, based on experience with other insurance companies.
* Drafts contract between agent and company.
* Advises agent on matters pertaining to conduct of business, such as cancellations, overdue accounts, and new business prospects.
* May gather information for underwriter.
* When working in life insurance, is designated Brokerage Manager.
Industry:Professional careers
