What are Job Duties and Responsibilities?

This article is for HR professionals.

Simple Explanation of Job Responsibilities and Duties

A responsibilities and duties is a description of the activities, processes, core responsibilities, functions, and duties that are part of a person's job in a given job position. In other words, a description of what a person should do. The job description, together with the job requirements (skills, knowledge, equipment, etc.) are the basic building blocks of a job description.

• It is a description of activities, processes, core responsibilities and duties
• Defines WHAT the worker in that job position does

How to Create a Job Duties Description in Aptien HR

• Create an overview of the processes and activities that an employee performs in a specific role.
• Create a clear overview of the processes, activities, and tasks for the specific position.
• See here for more detailed instructions.

How to Enter Job Responsibilities?

1. Go to Organization Settings
2. Select the "Job Titles" tab
3. Select a specific job title
4. In the "Basic Info" tab, enter a brief job description