Human Resources Specialist

If you like recruiting and hiring employees, managing employee relations, and handling payroll and benefits this role is for you.

A Human Resources Specialist manages recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. They support workplace productivity and legal adherence, using HR software to streamline processes and improve employee satisfaction.

Skills you’ll need: Finance, Labor Law, Human Resource Management, Data Entry, Performance Management, Talent Management, Auditing, Applicant Tracking Systems

$60,032 median salary533,543 jobs available¹

Human Resources Specialist

If you like recruiting and hiring employees, managing employee relations, and handling payroll and benefits this role is for you.

A Human Resources Specialist manages recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. They support workplace productivity and legal adherence, using HR software to streamline processes and improve employee satisfaction.

Skills you’ll need: Finance, Labor Law, Human Resource Management, Data Entry, Performance Management, Talent Management, Auditing, Applicant Tracking Systems

$60,032 median salary533,543 jobs available¹

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