Human Resources Assistant
Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
At a Glance
Human Resources Assistant earns an average of $43,757/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.6–1.9 years. Top skills: Communication, Detail Oriented, Customer Service.
$43,757/yr
High school or GED
1.6–1.9 years
51
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Median Wage
$49,440/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-7.1%
Education
Associate's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (4)
Administrative Support
Applicant Tracking Systems
Data Entry
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Common Skills (26)
Communication
Detail Oriented
Customer Service
Scheduling
Organizational Skills
Management
Computer Literacy
Verbal Communication Skills
Microsoft Office
Clerical Works
Administrative Functions
Coordinating
Multitasking
Operations
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Communications
Filing
Confidentiality
Tactfulness
Follow Through
Leadership
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