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What is a human resources manager assistant and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Tina Kowalski,
Thomas Byrnes
The average human resources manager assistant salary is $71,296. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 4-6 years of experience to become a human resources manager assistant. Human resources managers assistant with a Certified Professional - Human Resource (IPMA-CP) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 12,600 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a human resources manager assistant?

Tina KowalskiTina Kowalski LinkedIn profile

Human resources manager, Kowalskis Markets

Keep ongoing. I find this field to be advantageous and satisfying. You have to enjoy interaction and people.
ScoreHuman Resources Manager AssistantUS Average
Salary
5.6

Avg. Salary $71,296

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.40%

Asian 5.71%

Black or African American 7.65%

Hispanic or Latino 11.14%

Unknown 5.09%

White 70.01%

Gender

female 83.09%

male 16.91%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.3

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Human resources manager assistant career paths

Key steps to become a human resources manager assistant

  1. Explore human resources manager assistant education requirements

    Most common human resources manager assistant degrees

    Bachelor's

    56.4 %

    Associate

    20.5 %

    Master's

    9.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific human resources manager assistant skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Assist Human Resources12.29%
    Customer Service12.14%
    Background Checks6.45%
    Financial Reports5.42%
    Travel Arrangements3.17%
  3. Research human resources manager assistant duties and responsibilities

    • Manage payroll for all employees in ADP system and QuickBooks program, employee reimbursements, commission checks, wage garnishments.
    • Manage and process payroll accurately and confidentially using ADP.
    • Manage compliance review of FLSA classification and analyze headcount and turnover reports and provide recommendations to management regarding appropriate headcount actions.
    • Do cobra for employee who has insurance.
  4. Apply for human resources manager assistant jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a human resources manager assistant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average human resources manager assistant salary

The average human resources manager assistant salary in the United States is $71,296 per year or $34 per hour. Human resources manager assistant salaries range between $52,000 and $97,000 per year.

Average human resources manager assistant salary
$71,296 Yearly
$34.28 hourly

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Human resources manager assistant reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2021
Pros

Making a difference in the lives of the people and the community where I am employed.

Cons

Decline in business levels and employee layoffs.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Pros

Autonomy to address HR issues as I see fit. Ability to work with people in all areas of the company, in all roles and at all levels.

Cons

I'm the only HR person, so I don't have a team.


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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020
Pros

It increase ones knowledge about information

Cons

Too task a times and need to do a lot of review


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Updated January 8, 2025

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