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Human Resources Specialist
$52,100 median salary*
91,953 jobs available*
If you like working with people, communication, and problem solving this role is for you.
As a Human Resource Specialist, you will be responsible for recruiting, screening, interviewing, and placing individuals within an organization, while also engaging in various other human resources (HR) activities. This includes interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, laws, and regulations to employees, as well as handling the hiring process and associated paperwork. Your responsibilities would include staying updated on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and others. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate employment records and addressing employee relations issues, including harassment allegations, work complaints, and other concerns raised by employees.
* Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)
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Common job titles
HR Specialist
HR Generalist
HR Consultant
Staffing Coordinator
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HRCI Human Resource Associate
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HRCI Human Resource Associate
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Average: 5 months (3 hours/week)
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