Top skills for Human Resources Specialist jobs

Based on 76 active Human Resources Specialist postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Human Resources Specialist postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Onboarding50%
  • Regulations33%
  • Payroll31%
  • Microsoft Office29%
  • Business Administration26%
  • Customer Service26%
  • Innovation22%
  • Hiring21%
  • Ensure Compliance15%
  • Scheduling15%
  • Staffing15%
  • Supervision15%
  • Employment Law14%
  • Recruiting14%
  • Expenses13%
  • HR Initiatives13%
  • Logistics13%
  • Business Management11%
  • Company Policies11%
  • Disabilities11%
  • Interviewing11%
  • Life Insurance11%
  • Workforce Planning11%
  • Open Enrollment10%
  • Referrals10%

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