Develop the practical skills that drive effective human resources operations.
This program prepares students for entry-level jobs as a human resource assistant
or specialist where they will be assisting in activities that range from recruiting,
interviewing and hiring job candidates to evaluating jobs, negotiating contracts,
and ensuring company compliance with equal opportunity regulations. This program also
provides students with basic management skills that will improve their ability to
manage people.
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Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
$46,113 |
241 |
| Human Resources Specialists |
$66,247 |
2,281 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
$78,745 |
209 |
What do Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping do?
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Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
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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.
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Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
What skills do Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping have?
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Reading Comprehension:
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Active Listening:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking:
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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