Human Resources Specialist Salary Overview
HR Specialists at SaaS companies focus on a defined domain within the people function — talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning and development, or HR compliance. They collaborate with Operations Managers on workforce planning, work alongside Executive Assistants on executive hiring logistics, and partner with Administrative Assistants on records and compliance documentation.
HR Specialist compensation reflects deep expertise in a specific people domain. Career paths lead to HR Manager, Head of People, or in some cases broader operational roles like Chief of Staff. View all SaaS salary benchmarks.
Detailed Human Resources Specialist Compensation Breakdown
Percentile Band | Average Base Salary | # of salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Top 25% | $88,763 | 28 salaries |
| Middle 50% | $35,443 | 32 salaries |
| Bottom 25% | $0 | 1 salaries |
What Drives Higher HR Specialist Pay?
Deep specialization in high-demand areas (compensation, recruiting)
Professional certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR, CCP)
Experience managing complex benefits plans or equity compensation
HRIS and analytics platform expertise (Workday, Greenhouse, Lattice)
HR Specialist Compensation Structure
Base salary accounts for 85–95% of total compensation
Performance bonuses typically 5–10% at mature SaaS companies
Equity grants rare outside early-stage companies
Comprehensive benefits packages are a common differentiator
