Human Resources Specialists

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Human Resources Specialists

What they do

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

Also Called: Corporate Recruiter, Employment Representative, HR Analyst (Human Resources Analyst), HR Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator), HR Generalist (Human Resources Generalist), Human Resources Representative (HR Rep), Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Personnel Analyst, Personnel Officer, Recruiter, Corporate Recruiter, Employment Representative, HR Analyst (Human Resources Analyst), HR Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator), HR Generalist (Human Resources Generalist), Human Resources Representative (HR Rep), Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Personnel Analyst, Personnel Officer, Recruiter

Job Data & Employment

*National data provided by O*NET & BLS
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$47,180
Starting Salary (2025)
$75,940
Median Salary (2025)
6.2%
Projected Job Growth
912,430
Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Self-Control
Dependability
Stress Tolerance

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Writing
Service Orientation

Expected Knowledge

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Common Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Considerable Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Bachelor's degree 47%
  • Master's degree 25%
  • High school diploma 14%
  • Associate's degree 7%
  • Some college 5%
  • Other 3%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

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