Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations. Human resources specialists generally work in office settings. Some, particularly recruitment specialists, travel to attend job fairs, visit college campuses, and meet with applicants. Most human resources specialists work full time during regular business hours. Some work more than 40 hours per week. To enter the occupation, human resources specialists typically need a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Human Resources Specialists,at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/human-resources-specialists.htm (visited January 24, 2022).
Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.
BLS Citation: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/human-resources-specialists.htm
Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.
BLS Citation: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/human-resources-specialists.htm
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