Pathway: Social Services
Job: Human Resources Assistant

Job Description

Human resources assistants maintain employee records. They may also perform a variety of other clerical duties and departmental duties, depending on the needs of the organization.

Necessary Education

High School Diploma; additional education may be necessary for some employers

Helpful High School Courses

English, Mathematics, Business courses, Computer Applications

Working Conditions

• May vary dependent on facility
  
• Usually work in areas that are clean, well lit, and relatively quiet
  
• Typically work a standard 40-hour week
  
• Work may be repetitious and stressful at times
  

Salary Range

• 2003, Delaware average annual salary $34,250
• 2003, Delaware average hourly wage, $16.47
  

Career Ladder Information

• In some job settings, human resources assistants have specific job titles – such as assignment clerks (who coordinate the announcement and filling of position vacancies) and identification clerks (who are responsible for security matters at defense installations)
  
• Assistants may take on additional responsibilities, such as conducting internet research and assisting with human resource policies, dependent on the employer’s needs
  
• Some may advance by transfer to a position with more responsibilities or by promotion to a supervisory position
  

Personal Qualities and Interests

     You are:

• Are able to maintain confidential information
  
• Have familiarity with computers
  
• Have good interpersonal skills and a pleasant personality
  
• Maintain a professional appearance
  
• Speak clearly and are fluent in the English language
  

Did you know?

• Human resources assistant positions are found in a variety of settings: government agencies, colleges and universities, hospitals, department stores, banks, and most industries

Additional Information

• Occupation Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco

  
  

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