Career Profile

Human Resources Specialists

Education Bachelor's
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $59,300
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They also handle employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.

General Information

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas. Excludes Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (13-1141) and Training and Development Specialists (13-1151).

Important Work Activities

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Working with Computers
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Training Funds Available

This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.

Human Resources Specialists

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

213

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 213 openings per year are projected for Human Resources Specialists.

+17.4%

Employment Change

Employment for Human Resources Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.4% between 2023 and 2028.

$28.52

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $28.52/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.84, while experienced workers are paid $37.59. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 1,474 Human Resources Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,730.

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2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028

Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Human Resources Specialists are Employment Services, Office Administrative Services, and Computer Systems Design and Related Services.

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Employment Services
Office Administrative Services
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Human Resources Specialists include Personnel and Human Resources, Administrative, and Administration and Management.

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Personnel and Human Resources
Administrative
Administration and Management
English Language
Customer and Personal Service

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Human Resources Specialists is Bachelor's. 81% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

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HS diploma or less
Some college, no degree
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postgraduate degree
Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET