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Also known as: Assignment Clerk, Benefits Clerk, Benefits Coordinator, Benefits Technician
You arrive at the office in downtown Phoenix, the hum of fluorescent lights already present. First, you open Outlook to check your email and calendar. Your priority today is processing the new hire paperwork from yesterday's orientation. You log into Workday, the company's Human Resources Information System, and meticulously enter personal details, tax forms, and direct deposit information. Accuracy is paramount; a typo here means a paycheck error for someone, so you double-check every field before saving.
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-6.2%
US average: +3.5%
7,900
per year (US)
96,500
in 2025 → 90,500 (2035)
Associate's degree
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The number of jobs for Human Resources Assistants is expected to decline by 6.2% through 2035, though about 7,900 openings are projected each year. The median annual wage is $50,610. With experience, you can advance to roles like Human Resources Specialist or HR Analyst, requiring further skills in human resources management.
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$50,610
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Human Resources
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Human Resources Development
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Business Administration
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Labor Law
University • Law & Public Administration • 4 years
Information Systems
Bachelor • Tech & Engineering • 4 years
Human Resources
Vocational • Social Sciences • 3 years