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Can AI do the work of a HR generalist?
Today an AI can already handle the first pass: repeat tickets, stock emails, a simple reset. The odd case, the angry customer, and fraud still need a person.
It is not an estimate of how many people will lose their work.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
HR generalist
31%
AI or a robot can already do 31% of this job.
#34 / 103
View rankingHR generalist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 42% | 28% | +11.8 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- labour legislation
- job market offers
- employment law
- human resource management
- company policies
- maintain relationship with customers
- recruit employees
- carry out recruiting services
- interview people
- identify customer's needs
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1071.00· ESCO/ISCO 2423
IS WORK OVER?
Firefighter
12%
#103 / 103
View rankingFirefighter
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, intervention plans and classroom training.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Prevention inspections and hydrant checks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Fighting urban or wildland fire.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 4% | +0.9 |
Rescue at height, crash or collapse.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Emergency care at the scene.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Kit maintenance and station watch.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 12% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- put out fires
- rescue
- enter a fire
- Prevention inspections and hydrant checks
- Fighting urban or wildland fire
- Rescue at height, crash or collapse
- Emergency care at the scene
- Kit maintenance and station watch
- bombero
- firefighter
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5411