This article is for HR professionals.
Definition of Job Responsibilities and Duties
Job responsibilities and duties are essential part of the job description and presents a description of the activities, tasks, processes, essential responsibilities, functions and duties that are the subject of a person's work in a given job. In other words, it is a description of what the person is supposed to do. The job responsibilities, together with the job requirements (skills, knowledge, equipment, etc.) are essential parts of the job description.
What the job description includes
It is a list of responsibilities, authorities, tasks, activities or processes that are essential to the performance of a particular job, position, or job function. In other words, it is a list of what is expected of a worker in a given job.
Example of job duties
- Take orders
- Sell food
- Receive money from customers
Note: Job duties is sometimes referred to as the job description.
How to create a job description in Aptien HR
- Create an overview of the processes and activities that a person must perform at a given workplace
- Create a comprehensible overview of the processes, activities and tasks for the given workplace
- See here for more detailed instructions