Human Resources Specialist
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
Bachelor's degree
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
Bachelor's degree
Credential requirement
No certification is required for this job. However, some employers value HR certifications from organizations such as the Society of Human Resource Management.
Work experience
No previous work experience is required. However, work experience as a Recruiter or Human Resources Assistant is valued by employers. 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.