GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Sources, screens, and closes candidates. Often specializes by function (tech recruiting, exec search). Career path into Head of TA.
$45,440
Lower reported wage
$72,910
Median
$126,540
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 13-1071 (Human Resources Specialists): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $45,440-$126,540, median $72,910.
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Direct foundation; add supervised recruiting and interview practice. [1]
Find candidates, screen qualifications, coordinate interviews, and support offers. [1]
Employer recruiting teams, staffing agencies, and search firms. [1]
Usually regular full-time hours; events and candidate availability may add travel or evenings. [1]
Fair evaluation, confidentiality, and candidate communication require care. [1]
Experience can lead to senior recruiting or talent-acquisition leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.