Human Resources Specialists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 36,270 - 104,390; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks a Human Resources Specialist responsible for screening, recruiting, and advising on retention strategies. The role includes analyzing employment data and preparing reports to management. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, critical thinking, and experience in HR tools and technologies. Competitive salary ranging from $36,270 to $104,390 annually, with job growth projected at 7.1% through 2026. Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on human resource development.

Qualifications

• Strong speaking and active listening skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend work-related documents.
• Effective writing skills tailored for different audiences.
• Critical thinking to analyze pros and cons of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contact job applicants regarding application status.
• Analyze employment data and prepare reports.
• Advise management on recruiting and retention strategies.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies for temporary employee needs.

Skills

Speaking

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Critical Thinking

Social Perceptiveness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Microsoft Access

Job description

Human Resources Specialist

All About Human Resources Specialists

Career Description Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.

A Day in the Life of a HR Specialist

• Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
• Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.
• Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
• Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.
• Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.
• Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.

HR Specialist Skills

Below is a list of the skills most Human Resources Specialists say are important on the job.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Types of HR Specialist Jobs

• Physician Recruiter
• Special Agent
• Resume Writer
• Talent Recruiter
• Workforce Staffing Advisor

Is There Job Demand for Human Resources Specialists?

There were about 547,800 jobs for Human Resources Specialist in 2016 in the United States. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 38,900 new jobs for Human Resources Specialist by 2026. There will be an estimated 57,600 positions for HR Specialist per year.

The states with the most job growth for HR Specialist are Utah, Washington, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Mississippi, Maine, or District of Columbia. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Human Resources Specialists Salary

Human Resources Specialists make between $36,270 and $104,390 a year.

Human Resources Specialists who work in District of Columbia, Virginia, or Maryland, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Human Resources Specialists

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Human Resources Specialists:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Hypertext markup language HTML
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• SAP
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Project
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
• SAS
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Facebook
• IBM Notes