How do I get a job in HR consulting?

The first step will be to gain an entry-level role in the human resources field. These jobs might include payroll administrator, onboarding specialist, recruiter, or human resources associate or assistant.

Once a person has gained this job, they can build experience, knowledge, and reputation. In general, human resources consultants are expected to have at least three years of experience in the field.

This is because HR consultants must know every aspect of human resources. This includes:

• Recruitment and hiring

• Benefits administration

• Employment law and labor relations

• Performance evaluations and employee relations

• Training and strategic planning

Because of the wide range of skills, knowledge, and experience needed to be a successful HR consultant, they need to have significant experience in all of these areas to be successful in this role.

Overall, an HR consultant needs to gain significant education and experience to move into the role. Though a person can do that in about three years, generally, it takes around five to six years to become a human resources consultant.