Human Resources Specialists

Also Called: HR Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator), HR Generalist (Human Resources Generalist), Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Recruiter

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$42,900

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Human Resources Specialists do

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

  • 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).
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Video conference cameras
  • Notebook computers
  • Inkjet printers

Technology

Human resources software
ADP Workforce Now
Oracle Taleo
Data base user interface and query software
Blackboard software
LinkedIn
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics GP
NetSuite ERP

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing

Knowledge

Business
human resources (HR)
administrative services
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 47% Bachelor's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Occupational Therapy Aides

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Legal Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Human Resources Specialists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Management Analysts

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Human Resources Specialists across the country typically make.

$20.62 / hour
$42,900 /year

Entry Level

$32.53 / hour
$67,650 /year

Median Level

$58.56 / hour
$121,800 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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