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Human Resources Specialists in Maryland

Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers within organizations. They handle multiple HR functions across private companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and other employers In Maryland the median pay is $83,910 a year, 10% above the national median of $75,940.

$83,910median pay in Maryland, per year

$64,760–$111,530middle half earn

15,530employed in Maryland

$75,940U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Maryland

30open roles like this on employer career sites, 8 in Maryland or remote

20employers hiring

12posted in the last 7 days

Remote · WA · CAwhere most openings are

Openings in Maryland and remote

Human Resources Specialist · Social Security Administration · Woodlawn, Maryland · $143913–$187093
Human Resources Specialist (NAF) · US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency · Aberdeen, Maryland · $75000–$80000
HR Specialist (Recruitment & Outreach) · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Woodlawn, Maryland · $121785–$158322
Branch Chief (Supervisory Human Resources Specialist) · Food and Drug Administration · Silver Spring, Maryland · $143913–$197200
Specialist, Human Resources Onboarding (Temporary) · Ensemble Health Partners · United States · Remote
Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Executive Resources) · Food and Drug Administration · North Bethesda, Maryland · $121785–$169583
Human Resources Specialist (Classification) · Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Rockville, Maryland · $102415–$158322
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) · Air Force Review Boards Agency · Andrews AFB, Maryland · $102415–$133142

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Personnel and Human ResourcesAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and Government

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Human Resources Specialists.

Licenses and training in Maryland

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Human Resources Specialists pay in other states

District of Columbia · $110,970 Massachusetts · $85,630 Washington · $84,550 New York · $84,380 California · $83,500 Connecticut · $82,890 Virginia · $82,090 Colorado · $80,840 New Jersey · $80,690 Minnesota · $78,760

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O*NET-SOC 13-1071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland, annual.