CAREER

Human Resources Specialists

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$63,490

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+7% (as fast as the average)

Most Common Level of Education

Bachelor's degree

Career

What Human Resources Specialists Do

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

Other Job Titles Human Resources Specialists May Have

Corporate Recruiter, Employment Representative, HR Analyst (Human Resources Analyst), HR Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator), HR Generalist (Human Resources Generalist), Human Resources Representative (HR Rep), Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Personnel Analyst, Personnel Officer, Recruiter

How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work

Head of Global Talent Diversity, Americas Campus Recruiting, & Talent Attraction ,

Spotify

Everyday varies, but I'm usually building strategic conversations with internal & external stakeholders related to action plans & events. These conversations will center-around development programs & initiatives that support hiring diverse talent for the organization, and connect students & new graduates with their dreams & goals.

Talent Acquisition Manager ,

OneAmerica

Each day is different, which is what makes it interesting and challenging. Each day I could be meeting with leaders to discuss their current or future openings, having conversations with candidates based on their experience and their compensation requirements, sourcing candidates on social media platforms, attending meetings with third party vendors, or attending career and internship fairs throughout the city or at universities.


Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • 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).
  • Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
  • Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

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