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Human resources cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for human resources jobs that leads with what you achieved, not with what you were responsible for. Copy it, replace the parts in [brackets] and use the words of the posting you answer.
- Open human resources jobs today
- 293
- Can be done from home
- 16%
- Median advertised pay
- $177K
Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the HR Business Partner position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as a human resources, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is employee relations, performance management, organisation design, employment law. Two results from that work: - Was the HR partner for 300 employees in 3 departments - Cut yearly turnover in one department from 24% to 13% through exit interviews and manager coaching [One or two sentences on why this company: a product you use, a goal from the posting, a problem you can help with.] I would bring the same focus on measurable results to your team. I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [Your name]
Questions about a human resources cover letter
- What should a human resources cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your human resources work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Use the words the posting uses for its duties.
- Do human resources jobs ask for a cover letter?
- None of the 77 open human resources postings with a full description here mention a cover letter in their text (counted today). The application form often has a separate field for one: when it does, a short letter still helps.
- How long should a human resources cover letter be?
- Three short paragraphs, under 250 words: a screen without scrolling. Recruiters read the first lines and the results; everything else is skipped.