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Human Resources Specialists

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Human Resources Specialists
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Median pay

$72,910
Median annual pay for Human Resources Specialists.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

6.2%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

81,800
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

944,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Human Resources Specialists in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+58,400
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical education needed to enter Human Resources Specialists.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Writing
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Personnel and Human Resources
  2. 2Administrative
  3. 3Administration and Management
  4. 4English Language
  5. 5Customer and Personal Service
  6. 6Law and Government

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Deductive Reasoning
  5. 5Problem Sensitivity
  6. 6Speech Clarity

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Integrity
  3. 3Cooperation
  4. 4Attention to Detail
  5. 5Social Orientation
  6. 6Empathy

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Working with Computers
  3. 3Documenting/Recording Information
  4. 4Performing Administrative Activities
  5. 5Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  6. 6Getting Information

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
  • Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
  • Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
  • Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
  • Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
  • Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
  • Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.

Software and tools

Workday software · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Excel · in demandMicrosoft PowerPoint · in demandApplicant tracking software · in demandOracle HRIS · in demandAdobe Acrobat · hot technologyMicrosoft Access · hot technologyMEDITECH software · hot technologyMarketo Marketing Automation · hot technologyKronos Workforce Timekeeper · hot technology

Sources

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