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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $50,610/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$37,340$68,280

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: -7.1% projected growth, 20242034 — declining.

About 9,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingMonitoringTime ManagementActive LearningCoordination
Top knowledge areas
Personnel and Human ResourcesAdministrativeCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingMathematics
Core tasks

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.

Prepare and set up for new employee orientations.

Gather personnel records from other departments or employees.

Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping?

The median pay for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping is $50,610 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping?

Employment for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping is projected to change -7.1% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping?

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping?

About 9,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.