Human Resources Assistant: Career Brief

One of the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to keep records about everyone who works for them. These records contain addresses, job titles, salaries and benefits. Who is responsible for an organization's record keeping? It's one of the duties of a human resources assistant, a job that generally requires a high school diploma or GED, and obviously great organizational skills. Human resources assistants may also be responsible for screening job candidates, requesting references from current or previous employers and ultimately notifying candidates of their acceptance or rejection for employment. To learn more about working as a human resources assistance read Human Resources Assistant: Career Brief.