Human Resources Specialists

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

Also called: 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, Business Intelligence Engineer, Career Development Specialist, Career Development Technician, Career Specialist, Certification Specialist, Contract Recruiter, Credentialing Coordinator, Credentialing Specialist, Credentials Specialist, Employee Advisor, Employee Counselor, Employee Health Maintenance Program Specialist, Employee Operations Examiner, Employee Placement Specialist, Employee Service Officer, Employment Advisor, Employment Appeals Examiner, Employment Interviewer, Employment Officer, Employment Program Representative, Employment Recruiter, Employment Security Officer, Employment Service Specialist, Employment Specialist, Enlisted Advisor, Ethics Officer, Executive Coach, Executive Recruiter, Headhunter, Healthcare Recruiter, HR Advisor (Human Resource Advisor), HR Associate (Human Resources Associate), HR Business Partner (Human Resources Business Partner), HR Consultant (Human Resources Consultant), HR Recruiter (Human Resources Recruiter), HR Tech (Human Resources Technician), HRIS Analyst (Human Resources Information System Analyst), Job Developer, Job Development Specialist, Job Interviewer, Job Placement Officer, Job Placement Specialist, Job Recruiter, Job Service Consultant, Job Service Specialist, Labor Contractor, Labor Service Representative, Labor Services Representative, Mentor Recruiter, Morale Officer, Outplacement Consultant, Personnel Advisor, Personnel Consultant, Personnel Coordinator, Personnel Counselor, Personnel Interviewer, Personnel Placement Specialist, Personnel Recruiter, Personnel Representative, Personnel Specialist, Personnel Technician, Personnel Worker, Placement Coordinator, Placement Counselor, Placement Officer, Placement Specialist, Prisoner Classification Interviewer, Recruiting Coordinator, Recruiting Specialist, Recruitment Consultant, Resume Writer, Retention Specialist, Retirement Officer, Rules Examiner, Selection Specialist, Sourcing Recruiter, Staffing Associate, Staffing Consultant, Staffing Coordinator, Staffing Specialist, Student Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP), Talent Acquisition Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Talent Recruiter, Technical Recruiter, Volunteer Coordinator, Workforce Services Representative, Workforce Staffing Advisor

This is a career information profile, not an advertised job opening.

What the worker does

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.
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.
Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.

Skills, machines and equipment

Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Complex Problem Solving
Learning Strategies

Education and training

Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Bachelor's Degree (46.59% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

O*NET Job Zone 4: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Ask an employer or registered apprenticeship sponsor about current programs, eligibility, training and pay. A career profile does not confirm that a program is available.

Salary reference

58,610–99,380 USD per year · United States · 2025. Source: BLS OEWS via O*NET · 25th–75th percentiles · SOC 13-1071.

Occupational-group wage references are not guaranteed pay for this specialty or an employer's offer.

Career advancement

Develop reliable production, safety, quality, and equipment skills; explore additional processes, senior specialist, or team-lead responsibilities relevant to your workplace.
Ask employers which demonstrated skills, education, or credentials are needed for the next role. Related careers are exploration options, not automatic promotions.

How Do I Get This Job?

Review the skills and responsibilities above.
Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Bachelor's Degree (46.59% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET Job Zone 4: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.
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Sources and limitations

O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. ShopFloor adapted occupational grouping, selected manufacturing-relevant occupations, and retained seven legacy guide titles. Specialties and alternative titles are grouped under O*NET occupations; these occupations can also occur outside manufacturing. Source: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html. No wage, vacancy, certification, or video data is implied. ShopFloor advancement suggestions are general editorial guidance, not O*NET findings or guaranteed career progression. BLS wage ranges, when available, are national 25th–75th percentiles for the source occupational grouping, across industries; they are not local, apprentice, entry-level, or specialty-specific offers.

Human Resources Specialists