How much does a hr assistant make?

In the United States, HR assistants with more experience or useful HR credentials may earn more. Pay can also differ by location, employer industry, and how complex the duties are, such as recruiting or benefits work versus basic recordkeeping.

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.

What's a typical day like?

They update employee records, sort hiring and leave paperwork, and answer workers’ questions about benefits or rules. They may set up new-hire orientations and use calls, email, and HR software to keep information organized.

In the U.S., some start with high school and related work experience; an associate or bachelor’s degree in HR or business can help. Learn on the job; optional HR credentials involve exams, and O*NET lists a related registered apprenticeship.

Vocational school or a few years' experience (preparation level 3 of 5)

Good for people who like keeping things organized and leading and selling.

O*NET reports that 93% of surveyed U.S. HR assistants have telephone conversations every day—so the job is much more people-facing than paperwork alone suggests.