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Human Resources Specialists in New Jersey

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 New Jersey the median pay is $80,690 a year, 6% above the national median of $75,940.

$80,690median pay in New Jersey, per year
$65,890–$103,160middle half earn
21,690employed in New Jersey
$75,940U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

30open roles like this on employer career sites, 8 in New Jersey or remote
20employers hiring
12posted in the last 7 days
Remote · WA · CAwhere most openings are

Openings in New Jersey and remote

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

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Licenses and training in New Jersey

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