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Will AI replace human resources specialists?AI replacement risk 61% and how the work is changing

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$75,940
25th–75th pct. $58,610–$99,380
Top pay (est.)
$167,300
Top 10% $128,720
Pay in 5 years
$87,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$100,000est.
$86,000–$116,100
Outlook score
59/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
61%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.4%
74K openings / yr

Will AI replace Human Resources Specialists? AI replacement risk

61%
High
Ranked #655 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Human Resources Specialists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Writing
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.9
Monitoring
3.8
Coordination
3.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Personnel and Human Resources
5.7
Administrative
5.3
Education and Training
4.0
Administration and Management
3.9
Customer and Personal Service
3.7
English Language
3.6
Law and Government
3.0
Computers and Electronics
2.8

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesScheduling Work and Activities

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
47%
High school diploma
14%
Associate's degree
7%
Some college
5%
Post-bachelor's certificate
2%
Post-secondary certificate
1%

Training before entry

None / short demo
32%
1–2 years
20%
1–3 months
14%
2–4 years
10%
Up to 1 month
8%
3–6 months
8%
6–12 months
8%

Related work experience

4–6 years
51%
1–2 years
30%
2–4 years
8%
6–8 years
5%
3–6 months
3%
6–12 months
2%
None
2%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.