Description
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Social
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Control
- Dependability
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Working with Computers
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Performing Administrative Activities
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Human resources software
- Business intelligence and data analysis software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
Knowledge
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Outsourcing ProfessionalCertifying Organization
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Master Federal Career CoachCertifying Organization
Career Directors International
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Specialist - Human ResourcesCertifying Organization
International Public Management Association for Human Resources
Type
Specialty
Certifying Organization
Oracle Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Human Resources Business ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Human Resource Certification Institute
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $48,935 |
| Median (50%) | $67,126 |
| High (90%) | $108,300 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $62,069 |
| Mid Level | $79,881 |
| Senior Level | $100,705 |
| Expert Level | $144,961 |
Employability
There are currently 933,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 1,007,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 8%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 8%
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