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Quick Facts: Human Resources Specialists | |
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$60,880 per year
$29.27 per hour |
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Bachelor's degree | |
None | |
None | |
625,700 | |
5% (As fast as average) | |
33,000 |
What Human Resources Specialists Do
Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They also handle employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.
Work Environment
Human resources specialists generally work in offices. Some, particularly recruitment specialists, travel extensively to attend job fairs, visit college campuses, and meet with applicants. Most human resources specialists work full time during regular business hours.
How to Become a Human Resources Specialist
Applicants must usually have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field. However, the level of education and experience required varies by position and employer.
Pay
The median annual wage for human resources specialists was $60,880 in May 2018.
Job Outlook
Employment of human resources specialists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Human resources specialists will be needed to handle increasingly complex employment laws and healthcare coverage options. Most growth is projected to be in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry.
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