Human Resources Resume Examples You Can Use This Year

In your job search, you may see different job titles that fall under the category of human resources. Common human resources job titles can include:

• Chief human resources officer (CHRO) or chief people officer (CPO)
• Vice president of diversity or chief diversity officer
• Compensation and benefits manager
• Staffing coordinator
• Facilities manager
• Workforce analytics director
• Employee experience or employee success
• Human resources assistant or HR assistant
• Human resources generalist or HR generalist

1. Write for ATS Hiring managers may use an applicant tracking system, or ATS, to scan resumes and sort them based on several factors. The resumes that make it to the top of the hiring manager’s pile are the ones that pass ATS.

 

The ATS will scan not only the layout of your resume but also check for keywords from the job description.

The ATS formula works something like this:

The advertised job title: human resources associate

Your prior job title: employee experience assistant

The way you should write your job title so it passes the ATS: human resources associate

The job description will also give you hints on specific keywords (e.g., knowledge of specific software or needed skills such as benefits management), so use these words in your own resume whenever possible to pass the ATS.

 

 

Make sure your contact information is formatted correctly and is accurate. After all, this is how hiring managers will get in touch with you. ResumeHelp’s resume builder makes formatting your info easy, so you don’t have to worry if you are doing it correctly.

 

Include your name, town and state of residence, email address, and phone number. You may also choose to include work-related social media links such as your LinkedIn profile.

 

 

At the top of your resume, include a resume summary or objective. If you don’t have much work experience, a resume objective is the better choice, as it focuses on the skills you have and your career goals. If you have been working for a while, a resume summary, which features top skills and experiences, will highlight the best parts of your career so far.

 

 

The best human resources candidates have both hard skills (skills that are learned) and soft skills (intangible traits that speak to how you approach work and interact with others). A large part of any HR job is working with people, so don’t skimp on soft skills. Some major skills HR hiring managers look for include:

• Payroll processing
• Microsoft Office
• Background checks
• Scheduling
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Multitasking abilities
• Typing speed and accuracy
• Problem-solving and decision-making

5. Work experience/Work history

 

If you have specific experience that matches the job description, focus on that. You can also use internships, volunteering, and academic experiences. If you have worked in HR already, prioritize your work experience over volunteer or internship positions. HR experience you might point out can include:

• Onboarding
• Training and hiring employees
• Admin tasks
• Payroll processing

6. Education

 

Often a human resources manager may have a degree in business administration or human resources. In the education section of your resume, you should include:

• Highest level of education completed
• Year completed
• Field of study

If you are still in school, include:

• Your expected date of graduation
• Field of study

7. Achievements and awards

 

You can include achievements and awards that are relevant to Human Resources to help your resume stand out. It is a good sign if you have been recognized for your hard work. Some types of awards that you may want to include are:

• Employee of the month
• Academic awards or scholarships
• Awards for mentorship
• Awards for community service or volunteer work

8. Certifications

 

List any certifications which are relevant to Human Resources. The job description may even suggest some certifications that will be helpful to the position. Certifications commonly related to human resources positions may be around topics such as:

• Data analysis
• Health and safety training
• Business management
• Interviewing

When you’re ready to create your human resources resume, you don’t have to start from scratch. Just enter your information into ResumeHelp’s resume builder and our expert suggestions can help you do the rest. You can also use a free resume sample to get inspired.

 

The three types of resumes are:

1. Reverse-chronological resume format – the most popular
2. Functional resume format – if you are new to the work world
3. Combination resume format – this type of format can be great if you are changing careers

Three More Tips for Creating Your Human Resource Resume

 

 

Do: “Improved benefits processes that helped increase employee retention by 30% in three years.”

 

Don’t: “Improved benefits processes that helped increase employee retention.”

 

 

Do: Make sure your resume objective or summary matches the job you’re applying for.

 

If you don’t have a lot of prior work experience, you may use a resume objective. For example:

 

 

Don’t: Project too far into the future with your goals. Maybe you dream of working your way to the Vice President of Human Resources. But, you do not need to write this in your objective for an HR assistant job.

 

 

 

Do: Make a point to list skills, academic achievements or awards that relate to the specific HR job you’re targeting. Be honest, but use your resume to sell yourself. Skills and awards can really help if you haven’t been working long.

 

Don’t: Include things that don’t paint you in the best light if they aren’t relevant. When listing your education, there is no reason to list your GPA if it’s average or below average.