Recruiter
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
Annual openings
2,093
BLS median wage
$80,840
Typical education
High school (GED) plus on-the-job training
10-year growth
+9%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
High school (GED) plus on-the-job training
Credential requirement
No certification is required for this job.
Work experience
This is an entry-level job so no experience is required. However, work experience as an Interviewer is valued by some employers. If this is an entry-level job, previous experience developing the listed knowledge and abilities, if possible in a Business Operations environment, is preferred.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Business Support
- Human Resources
Automation exposure
Low exposure
Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.
A typical day
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
- 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.
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.