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HR coordinator jobs for single mothers
Keep the people side of a business running: hiring paperwork, onboarding, records and the questions staff bring to HR.
What the job is
HR coordinators and assistants support the human resources team. They post job openings, gather résumés, schedule interviews, prepare offer letters and onboarding paperwork, keep personnel records up to date and answer staff questions about policies and benefits.
The work suits people who are organized, discreet and comfortable dealing with staff at every level.
Pay
The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish figures for HR coordinators by that name. The closest occupation is human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping.
| Measure | Yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10 percent earned less than | $37,340 |
| Median | $50,610 |
| Highest 10 percent earned more than | $68,280 |
The median hourly wage was $24.33. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. For the next step up, BLS reports a median of $75,940 for human resources specialists.
Training and certification
BLS says human resources assistants generally need an associate’s degree.
HRCI aPHR
The Associate Professional in Human Resources credential is aimed at people starting out in HR. No HR experience is required.
SHRM-CP
The SHRM Certified Professional credential is for people who perform general HR duties or are pursuing a career in HR. SHRM says you do not need an HR title, a degree or previous HR experience to apply, though a working knowledge of HR is recommended.
How we screen for HR roles
Systems
We ask which HR and applicant tracking systems you have used.
Discretion
With your permission, we speak to a reference about how you handled confidential records.
Office days
For hybrid roles, we confirm which days you can be on site for interviews and onboarding.
Questions about HR coordinator jobs
Do I need HR experience to start?
Not always. HRCI’s aPHR credential needs no HR experience, and office or payroll experience is a common route into HR administration.
What does an HR coordinator earn as they move up?
BLS reports a median of $75,940 a year for human resources specialists in May 2025. That role typically needs a bachelor’s degree.
Will I handle confidential information?
Yes. HR work involves personal records, pay and sometimes disciplinary matters, so discretion is part of the job.
Tell us about your HR or office experience
Send us the HR tasks you have handled, the HR systems you have worked in and the weekly hours that suit your family. We look for HR roles that fit.