Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
In filling entry-level jobs, many employers seek college graduates who have majored in human resources, human resources administration, or industrial and labor relations; other employers look for college graduates with a technical or business background or a well-rounded liberal arts education. For many specialized jobs, previous experience is an asset; for more advanced positions, including those of managers, arbitrators, and mediators, it is essential. Keen competition for jobs is expected because of the plentiful supply of qualified college graduates and experienced workers.
On average, Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists earn $ 50,230 per year.
Job Opportunities for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists are expected to:
Increase faster than average.
Human resources assistants maintain the human resource records of an organizations employees. These records include information such as name, address, job title, and earnings; benefits such as health and life insurance; and tax withholding. They also undertake a variety of other personnel and general office related tasks.
A high school diploma or GED usually is preferred for these jobs. Generally, training beyond high school is not required. However, training in computers, in filing and maintaining filing systems, in organizing, and in human resources practices is helpful. Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer applications also is very desirable.
Human resources assistants held about 168,000 jobs in 2006. About 17 percent work for Federal, State, and local governments. Other jobs for human resources assistants were in various industries such as health care and social assistance; educational services, public and private; management of companies and enterprises; administrative and support services; and finance and insurance.
