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). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video 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. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Human Resources Specialists are Employment Services, Office Administrative Services, and Computer Systems Design and Related Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Human Resources Specialists include Personnel and Human Resources, Administrative, and Administration and Management. 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. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
