HR by the numbers

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Did you know that 22% of new hires will resign after only 45 days on the job? In fact, a recent study shows that only 35% of candidates actually have the experience necessary to qualify for the position that they applied for. That is why the process of screening candidates is so essential to a company’s success.

From managing the applicant flow to the interviewing techniques used by a recruiter, the process of selecting and onboarding a new employee requires the skill and judgment of an experienced human resources professional. Below is a survey of the average annual salaries of human resources positions and the industries that employ the most HR professionals.

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on Trakstar.com. In April 2023, Mitratech acquired Trakstar, a leading provider of performance management, talent acquisition, and workforce analytics solutions. The content has since been updated to reflect Mitratech’s broader commitment to supporting the entire employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to learning and development — as well as the integration of HR compliance best practices across our growing Human Resources portfolio.