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Human Resources Specialists in Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island the median pay is $77,560 a year, 2% above the national median of $75,940.

$77,560median pay in Rhode Island, per year
$62,180–$97,210middle half earn
3,320employed in Rhode Island
$75,940U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Rhode Island

29open roles like this on employer career sites, 8 in Rhode Island or remote
19employers hiring
11posted in the last 7 days
Remote · WA · CAwhere most openings are

Openings in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

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