Human Resources Specialists

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Human Resources Specialists

O*NET 13-1071.00

Median Salary

$72,910

$45,440 – $126,540/yr

What They Do

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

Typical 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.

Key Skills

Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Writing

Work Activities

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Working with Computers
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Job Outlook

Bright

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

Education Usually Needed

  • bachelor's degree
  • master's degree

Also Known As

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

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