Human resources cover letter

Your human resources cover letter should provide the potential employer with compelling evidence of your suitability for the human resources job opportunity.

You need to get the reader's attention and give sufficient reason for your application to be given serious consideration. A well written cover letter will immediately set your application apart from the average application the employer receives. Take time to adapt this sample cover letter to suit your own requirements.

  
Human Resources Cover Letter

Your Name
Your Address
Your Contact details (phone and email)

Date

Mrs Mary Stevens
Title
ABC Company
15 South Parkway
Long Island, NY 11551

Dear Mrs Stevens

Your recent advertisement in the New York Times for the Human Resources Manager position immediately captured my interest. I am confident that my solid experience provides me with the capabilities to successfully fill this position. Accordingly I have enclosed my resume for your consideration. 

Some key skills and accomplishments that I would bring to the job include:

• 8 years advising senior decision-makers on employee issues at DEF Organization
• Responsible for recruitment and selection of over X employees at all levels in the organization
• Development of a staff retention program that resulted in a 16% improvement in employee retention
• Efficient introduction and monitoring of a performance management system throughout the organization
• Successful implementation of a career path management program
• In depth knowledge and understanding of employment law and federal regulations to ensure compliance
• A solid reputation as a self starter with the ability to find innovative solutions to problems and meet challenges head on

I am seeking an opportunity to excel in a dynamic company and I am confident of the contribution I can make to ABC Company. I would enjoy meeting with you to further discuss this opportunity. Please contact me, via phone or e-mail, to set up a mutually convenient time and date for us to meet.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely

Jack Smith

Enclosure

Your HR cover letter should clearly highlight the relevant core skills and experience that you bring to the human resources job opportunity.