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Human Resources Specialists

Median Salary
67,650
Job Outlook
+8%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of human resources specialists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 86,200 openings for human resources specialists 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?

$37,030

10%

$67,650

Median

$100,980

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    46%

  • Master's degree

    24%

  • High school

    13%

  • Associate's degree

    7%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    1%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other
  • Executive/Career Coaching

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?

  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Administrative
  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

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

Conventional

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

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.