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about HR technicians.

As a human resources technician, you perform a variety of tasks in support of your company’s human capital and employment initiatives. Tasks might include general clerical work, computer data entry, maintaining filing systems and more. You work in an office and interact with all departments and employees, and your day-to-day tasks will be set by your HR manager. To be successful in the role you need to be a strong communicator, work efficiently and have proven people-facing skills. If that sounds like you, start exploring opportunities with Randstad right away.

average HR technician salaries in the U.S.

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what HR technician jobs entail

HR technicians work in an office environment and spend the majority of their day working on a computer. You can expect to work regular business hours. Overtime may be required to complete projects or when working on time-sensitive tasks. You will report to the HR manager or a senior-level HR professional. In smaller companies, you may report to the VP of human resources or higher. 

your day-to-day tasks

While your day-to-day tasks will vary based on type and size of company you work for, there are a number of common tasks that will be included in your job description, including:

• collect, manage and update data pertaining to your company’s employees
• manage performance appraisal data
• create reports as directed by your hr manager
• be actively involved in staffing practices such as collecting resumes, screening candidates and scheduling and conducting interviews
• draft and present offer letters to successful candidates
• lead new hire orientation programs
• draft employee handbooks 
• work collaboratively with other company departments
• sit in on meetings and take notes
• provide reception support as required

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on your level of experience and skill set. 

where you can work

As an entry-level position, HR technicians are needed by many different types of companies to assist with the day-to-day operations of HR departments. You could work for large corporations in the HR department, for smaller companies as part of a smaller HR team — or even for an HR consulting company. There are widespread opportunities for HR technicians right now across the U.S. 

what you bring to the table

To succeed as an HR technician, you need strong interpersonal, communication and clerical skills. You may also need to be savvy with computers and detail-oriented. Here are some of the skills required by hiring companies right now:

• excellent communication skills
• strong organizational skills
• the ability to work in a team environment
• experience with human resources information systems (HRIS)
• the ability to work with sensitive data and files
• benefits and compensation
• payroll administration
• employee relations
• recruiting and training
• records management
• strong computer and technology acumen

training and certifications

Your role is often considered an entry-level position in human resources, from which you can grow into more advanced positions within HR. Some employers require a high school diploma or equivalent, while others expect candidates to have undergraduate degrees in a relevant field. However, most companies provide some amount of on-the-job training. Finally, ongoing education and training is going to be important, too, as it can help open doors for more senior positions in human resources down the line.

where your career is headed

There is room within HR to grow in your career — moving up from a HR technician to HR generalist, and over time becoming a manager, is a relatively common career path, for example. With the right amount of experience and drive, what’s more, you could progress to director- or executive-level roles such as VP or director of HR. Either way, as the field of HR continues to evolve, you should find ample opportunities in this profession. 

If you’re a human resources technician looking for your next role, start exploring opportunities with Randstad right now. 

Alternatively, if your company is looking to hire human resources technicians, get in touch with us to learn how we can help you attract and hire today’s best candidates.