Career Profile
Human Resources Specialists
Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They also handle employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.
General Information
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas. Excludes Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (13-1141) and Training and Development Specialists (13-1151).
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
Please visit the Texas Workforce Commission website for more details.
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Human Resources Specialists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 213 openings per year are projected for Human Resources Specialists.
Employment Change
Employment for Human Resources Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.4% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $28.52/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.84, while experienced workers are paid $37.59. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,474 Human Resources Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,730.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Human Resources Specialists are Employment Services, Office Administrative Services, and Computer Systems Design and Related Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Human Resources Specialists include Personnel and Human Resources, Administrative, and Administration and Management.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Human Resources Specialists is Bachelor's. 81% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.