[header] How to become an hr professional [title] Earn an associate's degree to qualify for entry-level positions. [step] An associate's degree in human resources (hr) is usually the minimum level of education required for entry-level hr jobs. Although it is possible to get a human resources position without any college education, a degree is increasingly important in the hiring process. 
[substeps] Associate degree holders are usually hired as human resources generalists. Hr assistants, recruiters, payroll assistants, and clerks are some of the most common jobs for graduates that possess an associate degree.