Human Resources Assistant

Begin your human resources career assisting with recruiting, training, and paying employees, as well as representing your employer.

Why Consider a Human Resources Assistant Degree?

  • Most businesses need trained professionals to help recruit, hire, train, and manage their employees.
  • You're interested in a career where you can directly impact the well-being of a workforce.
  • Workplace functions such as recruiting, training, payroll, benefit and policy administration interest you.
  • You're detail-oriented and want to put your skills to use in an office environment.

Why Learn at 91Ƭ?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
  • In just two semesters or less, you can be workforce-ready and prepared to complete our Human Resource Administration associate degree in only two more semesters.

What It Takes

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
  • Ability to be sensitive to others' needs and feelings
  • An interest in working with regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Good time management skills
  • Critical thinking skills
Career Area
Business, Management and Administration
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
31-116-1
Availability
CBE
  • Technical Diploma
  • 2 Terms 
  • 31 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • With multiple start dates year-round, start when it’s convenient for you.

All CBE (Competency Based Education) Classes are Online

All instructors are available to meet on campus or virtually for student support.


Career Outlook

Human Resources Assistant

Median Income: $50,864.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Maintain personnel records and employee information, process employment documentation, prepare reports, and provide administrative support for hiring, onboarding, benefits, and other human resources functions.

Help resolve workplace disputes, administer labor agreements, coordinate grievance procedures, and support positive relationships between employees, unions, and management.

Compile and maintain employee time and payroll records, calculate wages and deductions, process payroll transactions, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the 91Ƭ District. 

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at 91Ƭ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $5,251.90
  • Book Cost: $741.00
  • Supply Cost: $0.00
  • Program Total: $5,992.90

Some of 91Ƭ’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Faculty Bios

Instructor Bios Globe

Amy Olson

"Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don't want to."

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