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Business OperationsTop JobColorado Talent Pipeline Report-aligned occupation with strong annual openings, growth, and wage signals.

Recruiter

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

Annual openings

2,093

Median wage

$80,840

Typical education

High school (GED) plus on-the-job training

Growth 2026–2032

+9%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

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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

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerYes
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsNo

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

  1. Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
  2. Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
  3. Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  4. Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
  5. Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
  6. Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
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