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Human Resources Specialists

Description

Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.

Common Tasks

  • Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
  • Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.
  • Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.
  • Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
  • Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $34.11 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $19.55 and $51.29 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $70,959.05 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $40,657.67 and $106,673.95 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 2,630 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 10.6% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 2,910.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $31.00 with the median annual salary reaching $65,402.

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