SOC 13-1071
Human Resources Specialists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ46/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ917,460
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$73K
$45K โ $127K
Projected Growth
๐+6.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Human Resources Specialists face a risk score of 46/100 โ 2 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $73K ($27K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 46/100, Human Resources Specialists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 917,460 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in stakeholder management in complex organizational settings and navigating regulatory ambiguity and compliance judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Human Resources Specialists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Automated financial reporting and reconciliation
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Stakeholder management in complex organizational settings
Navigating regulatory ambiguity and compliance judgment
Crisis financial decision-making under uncertainty
Ethical judgment in fiduciary and advisory roles
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Web page creation and editing software
Human resources software
Desktop publishing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Personnel and Human Resources
Administrative
Administration and Management
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 65% |
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 63% |
| Business Operations Specialists | 28 | $80K | 81% |