A Day In The Life
Business Management & Administration Industry
Business Management & Administration
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization.
Business Management & Administration Industry
Human Resources Specialists
Average
$59,660
ANNUAL
$28.68
HOURLY
Entry Level
$36,490
ANNUAL
$17.55
HOURLY
Mid Level
$50,100
ANNUAL
$24.09
HOURLY
Expert Level
$95,920
ANNUAL
$46.11
HOURLY
Human Resources Specialists
15,120
Projected job openings through 2030
Human Resources Specialists
Supporting Programs
Human Resources Specialists
Human Resources Specialists
01
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
02
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
03
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
04
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
05
Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
06
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
07
Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
08
Administer employee benefit plans.
09
Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.
10
Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
Human Resources Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
Business Management & Administration
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