Human resources specialist

Human resources specialist

Human resources specialists recruit, screen and interview workers. They may manage employee relations, rights and training.

Also known as

Human resources adviser, human resources consultant, human resources coordinator, human resources representative, recruitment consultant

AUT programmes

Human Resource Management and Employment Relations - Bachelor of Business

Work environment

Usually work regular business hours
Usually work in offices, and may travel locally
Need to be responsible, communicate well and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

Interview, check backgrounds and hire job applicants
Manage staff relations and rights
Explain workplace regulations, policies and procedures
Oversee staff hiring and recruitment tasks
Manage pay and benefits for workers
Make sure companies follow employment laws
Keep records and data of workers
Make sure hiring processes follow rules
Plan and create training materials
Stay up to date on work laws and policies

Salary information

$56K-$155K

Lower	Most common	Upper
$56K	$69K-$116K	$155K

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