Human Resources Specialists salary in Chicago, Illinois

Salary distribution

Where Chicago human resources specialists fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Personnel and Human Resources

  Knowledge

  4.6 / 5

• Speaking

  Basic skill

  4.1 / 5

• Written Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Reading Comprehension

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Administrative

  Knowledge

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.

2. 02

   Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.

3. 03

   Administer employee benefit plans.

4. 04

   Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

5. 05

   Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.

6. 06

   Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.

7. 07

   Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

8. 08

   Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.