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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Median Salary
47,710
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

64%

State and local government

15%

Private not for profit

11%

Federal Government

9%

Self-employed

2%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of information clerks is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 156,200 openings for information clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$26,050

10%

$47,710

Median

$63,380

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    33%

  • Associate's degree

    27%

  • High school

    21%

  • Some college

    11%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    5%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Education and Training
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.