CAREER
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$43,250
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-5% (decline)
Most Common Level of Education
Associate's degree
Career
What Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Do
Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
Other Job Titles Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping May Have
Human Resources Administrative Assistant (HR Administrative Assistant), Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant), Human Resources Associate (HR Associate), Personnel Clerk
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
- Record data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations.
- Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
- Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
- Answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (33%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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