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What You'll Do: Human resources specialists are trained to tackle all kinds of tasks within the human resources department. While hiring and placing new employees is a big part of the job, you may also supervise and oversee the work of other human resources workers, take care of payroll and benefits, make sure that all the activity of the human resources department abides by company and state or federal regulations, and offer general customer service.

The job entails: meeting with management to assess what types of people and skills they are looking for, interviewing applicants, doing background checks and contacting references, making the decision to hire, notifying newly hired workers of the decision and other job-related details, giving work orientation and more.

Since human resources personnel are needed in practically every industry, you could be employed anywhere from a fine dining restaurant to an insurance provider. However, most work for employment agencies. Much of your work is done during regular hours in an office environment, but you may be required to travel to attend job fairs, college campuses, and other events.

Education and Training: Most employers require that human resources specialists possess a bachelor's degree in any field. If you majored in human resources, business, psychology, or communications, you may have an advantage over the competition. Although it is possible to be hired without a four-year degree and several years of recruiting experience instead, don't count on it. Either way, work-related experience as a customer service representative, human resources assistant, or other position is highly recommended.

Certification is also required by some employers, although the majority of them do not. However, certification can bring you a larger salary and make you more attractive to employers because it is a sign of professional competence and enthusiasm for the work. Getting certified usually involves passing a standardized exam at a minimum.

The Future: The HR profession is expected to grow at about 21% through 2020, with the largest percentage increase coming in the employment services industry (i.e employment placement agencies, temporary help services, and professional employer organizations). 

The Pay: Annual salaries for Human Resources Specialists in the U.S. range from $29,000 to $93,200, with the average median annual wage hitting $54,300 in 2011 as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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