HR Clerk Career

*A job as a HR Clerk falls under the broader career category of Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping : 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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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeepin Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$40,100

Median Hourly Wage

$19.28*

Total Employed Nationally

137,150


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.