Human Resource Administration

Begin your human resources career by assisting with recruiting, training, payroll, and employee support while helping organizations build and maintain a productive workforce.

Why Consider Human Resources Assistant?

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

Why Learn at ��Թ�?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, allowing 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'll be workforce-ready and prepared to complete the Human Resource Administration associate degree in only two additional semesters.

What It Takes

Excellent communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Ability to be sensitive to others' needs and feelings
Interest in working with regulations, policies, and procedures
Good time management skills
Critical thinking skills

Career Area

Business, Management and Administration

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-116-1

Availability

CBE

Associate Degree
Term Varies
60 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Flexible Start Dates

All CBE (Competency Based Education) Classes are Online

Amy Olson’s On-Campus Support Hours are Mondays 8 AM – 4 PM & Wednesdays 8 AM – 3 PM.

Career Outlook

Human Resource Administration

Median Income: $62,395.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Develop and administer employee compensation and benefits programs. Analyze job positions, evaluate salary structures, and help organizations maintain competitive and equitable pay and benefits packages.

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Maintain employee records, process personnel information, prepare employment reports, and provide administrative support for human resources functions such as hiring, onboarding, and employee relations.

Human Resources Specialists

Recruit, screen, interview, and place employees within organizations. May also support employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and other human resources functions.

Training and Development Specialists

Design, coordinate, and deliver employee training and professional development programs. Assess organizational learning needs, develop instructional materials, and evaluate training effectiveness to improve workforce performance.

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2024–2025 ��Թ� graduates.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at ��Թ� 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: $10,158.00
Book Cost: $867.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $11,025.00

Some of ��Թ�’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: