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Human Resources Specialists in Ohio

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 Ohio the median pay is $70,180 a year, 8% below the national median of $75,940.

$70,180median pay in Ohio, per year

$54,570–$92,460middle half earn

33,500employed in Ohio

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

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Who is hiring in Ohio

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

20employers hiring

12posted in the last 7 days

Remote · WA · CAwhere most openings are

Openings in Ohio and remote

Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) · Defense Logistics Agency · Whitehall, Ohio · $52654–$101309
Human Resources Specialist (Classification) · Space Force Service Wide Support Activities · Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio · $92841–$143523
Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) · Defense Logistics Agency · Whitehall, Ohio · $52654–$68452
Specialist, Human Resources Onboarding (Temporary) · Ensemble Health Partners · United States · Remote
Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) · Defense Logistics Agency · Whitehall, Ohio · $93400–$121422
Human Resources Specialist (Military) · U.S. Army Reserve Command · Sharonville, Ohio · $64290–$83582
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) · Army National Guard Units · Columbus, Ohio · $64406–$83733

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 Ohio

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 Maryland · $83,910 California · $83,500 Connecticut · $82,890 Virginia · $82,090 Colorado · $80,840 New Jersey · $80,690

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