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Human Resources Assistant

Human resources assistants maintain employee records containing information about pay grades, benefits, and employee’s names, addresses, and tax information. On a daily basis, human resources assistants update data and respond to questions about workers. They also may write reports for supervisors.

Certain human resources assistants take phone calls and open letters. Some assist managers when hiring new employees or conduct Internet research seeking qualified job seekers. They inform individuals of new openings. They collect information about prior work experience and education history from potential employees. They administer exams and instruct new employees about organizational policies. Human resources assistants also obtain references about potential employees from previous or current companies. They send letters or make phone calls to inform applicants whether they will be hired.

How do you prepare for this career?

At a minimum, human resources assistants must acquire a high school degree or a G.E.D. The majority work closely with others, so they must possess good people skills. They must also be pleasant to speak with, properly groomed and dressed, and very organized. They must also speak articulately, particularly over the phone. They should also understand how to use computers. Human resources assistants must protect confidential information about employees.

How much will I earn?

Salaries for human resources assistants in the 50th percentile were between $27,430-41,080 annually during 2008. Those with salaries in the lower 10th percentile made $22,700 or less while those in the upper 10th percentile made $48,670 or more annually.

How many jobs are there?

During 2008, nearly 168,000 human resources assistants were employed in the United States. A little over 15 percent were employed by government departments.

What is the future outlook for this career?

Job growth for human resources assistants is projected to increase at near the same rate as other industries until 2016. Human resources assistants are being assigned more duties to be completed on computers. Companies and firms will rely on human resources assistants to process paperwork as theses organizations expand.

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