The general purpose of the occupational analysis is to provide workable, basic information dealing with the many and varied duties performed in the personnel manager occupation. The document opens with a brief introduction followed by a job description. The bulk of the document is presented in table form. Eighteen duties are broken down into a number of tasks and for each task a two-page table is presented, showing on the first page: tools, equipment, materials, objects acted upon; performance knowledge (related also to decisions, cues and errors); safety--hazard; and on the second page: science; math--number systems; and communications (performance modes, examples, and skills and concepts.) The duties relate to: recruiting people for jobs, selecting and recommending personnel for jobs; developing and administering an employee evaluation program; developing and administering a wage and salary plan; developing and administering an effective training program; representing the company in contract negotiations and community relations; keeping personnel records; promoting safety practices; providing effective media for communication; directing manpower planning and forecasting program; serving as administrator of medical services; advising employees on their personal and job problems; handling problems involving discipline; and administering employee benefit plans. (BP)