Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
SOC Code: 43-4161 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $52,166 | $60,070 | $67,995 | $75,899 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,438 | $59,238 | $67,018 | $74,818 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,656 | $53,331 | $60,986 | $68,661 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $44,574 | $52,603 | $60,632 | $68,661 |
| Boise City, ID | $40,706 | $49,878 | $59,030 | $68,203 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $46,051 | $53,123 | $60,216 | $67,288 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $47,674 | $54,205 | $60,715 | $67,246 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $44,262 | $51,646 | $59,030 | $66,414 |
| Boulder, CO | $45,219 | $52,250 | $59,301 | $66,331 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $43,971 | $51,272 | $58,552 | $65,853 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Writing | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.4 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Personnel and Human Resources | 4.4 |
| Administrative | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 33.8% |
| Associate's degree | 27.4% |
| High school diploma | 21.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 11.2% |
| Some college | 5.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
- 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.
- Answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.
- Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.
- Gather personnel records from other departments or employees.
- Search employee files to obtain information for authorized persons and organizations, such as credit bureaus and finance companies.
- Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
- Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
Technology Skills
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