Human resources assistant

Human resources assistant

Human resources assistants manage staff records in an organisation and help recruit new employees. They may check references and previous employment and work with job applicants.

Also known as

Human resources adviser, human resources administrator, human resources coordinator, people and culture adviser

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work part time and weekends
  • Usually work in offices
  • Need to be organised, work well in a team and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Record personnel information
  • Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information
  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures
  • Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities
  • Administer compensation or benefits programmes
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment
  • Compile data or documentation
  • Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants
  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information
  • Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees

Salary information

$50K-$106K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$58K-$80K$106K

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