HR Resume Writers Who Know What Hiring Teams Look For
You've read thousands of resumes. Writing your own is a different job. Work one-on-one with a certified resume writer who presents your HR expertise, programs and business results in a way hiring managers and fellow HR professionals respect.
- Packages from
- $595
- Business impact
- Quantified
- First draft
- 5 to 7 days
- Your contact
- Rike Ward, CPRW
Strong HR resumes connect people programs to business results.
An HR resume presents your areas of expertise, such as talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HRIS or learning and development, along with your certifications and the size of the workforce you've supported. The strongest ones show results the business cares about, such as lower turnover, faster time to fill, higher engagement or cost savings.
We use our consultation process to understand your specialty, your organizations and the role you want, whether that's a step up to HR manager or HR business partner, a move into leadership or a switch to a new industry.
Certifications up front
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR and other credentials, listed where reviewers look first.
Business results, in numbers
Turnover, time to fill, engagement, compliance and cost savings, expressed in clear figures.
Written by people, never AI
Written from scratch by certified U.S.-based writers, led by Rike Ward, CPRW.
An HR resume package for your next role.
Every package starts with your resume. A LinkedIn profile can be added, and HR leaders can step up to an executive resume.
Your HR resume
A resume with your HR specialties, certifications, achievement-focused experience and clean formatting for applicant tracking systems.
HR resume FAQsLinkedIn profile
A keyword-optimized profile, which matters in a field where recruiters and HR leaders vet candidates on LinkedIn.
LinkedIn profile optimizationHR leadership resumes
For HR directors, VPs of HR, CHROs and Chief People Officers, with executive packages from $795.
Executive resume writingPackages from$595
HR resume packages start at $595. You'll receive a written quote after your free review, before you commit.
We refine your resume until you approve it, for up to 30 days and the same target role, with final files in Word and PDF. What a resume writer costs.
Every HR pro supports the business. Show how you moved it.
Hiring managers want to see your impact on people and the bottom line. We turn HR activities into measurable outcomes.
How it usually reads
"Managed full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for multiple departments."
How we write it
"Rebuilt recruiting and onboarding for a 1,200-employee manufacturer, cutting time to fill from 52 to 31 days and first-year turnover by 24%."
Illustrative example only, not taken from a client's resume.
Resumes for every HR specialty.
We tailor your resume to your specialty, your industry and the role you're targeting.
HR generalists & coordinators
Employee relations, onboarding, policy and compliance, with the scope and results of your work.
Recruiters & talent acquisition
Corporate and agency recruiting, with hiring volume, time to fill and quality of hire.
HR specialists & business partners
Compensation, benefits, HRIS, learning and development, and HR business partner roles.
HR managers & leaders
HR managers, directors and CHROs, with culture, workforce strategy and business outcomes.
Leading an HR function? See our executive resume writing. Moving into HR from another field? See our career change resumes.
Rike Ward, CPRW
Founder and Head of Projects, Otto Resumes
Rike Ward is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and the founder of Otto Resumes. Since 2014, Otto Resumes has served more than 1,500 professionals and earned a PARWCC National Award for Best Resume Design.
“HR professionals know exactly what a strong resume looks like, which makes writing your own even harder. I'm your contact from start to finish, and I make sure your resume meets the same standard you'd apply to any candidate.”
Meet our certified resume writersHow your HR resume comes together.
- 1
Free review
Send your resume and a few roles you're targeting. We'll show you what's holding it back and send a written quote.
- 2
Consultation
Our consultation process digs into your HR specialty, your programs and the results you're proudest of.
- 3
Writing
Your resume is written from scratch, with a first draft typically ready 5 to 7 days after your consultation process is complete.
- 4
Revisions & delivery
We refine it with you until you approve it, for up to 30 days, and deliver final files in Word and PDF.
… they delivered a resume that's unlike any I've seen before. It's modern, professional, and completely up to date with the current hiring trends.Bret Robinson · Google review
What clients say on Google
5-star Google reviews
Rike is very professional and up-to-date on the latest formats and trends that companies are looking for.
Their expertise helped me feel more confident in my job search. I am now receiving positive feedback from potential employers.
HR resume FAQs
How much does an HR resume cost?
HR resume packages start at $595, and resumes for HR directors, VPs and CHROs start at $795. You'll get a written quote after your free resume review.
Should I put my SHRM or HRCI certification on my resume?
Yes. List credentials such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR after your name and again in a certifications section, so recruiters and applicant tracking systems both see them.
What results should an HR resume show?
Numbers such as hiring volume, time to fill, turnover and retention, engagement scores, training completion and cost savings, along with the size of the workforce you supported.
I review resumes for a living. Why hire a resume writer?
Because it's hard to see your own career the way a hiring manager does. We bring an outside view, ask the questions that uncover your strongest results and write them so they stand out to your peers.
Can you help me move into HR leadership?
Yes. We show the strategy, change management and business partnership you've already delivered, so employers see you're ready to lead the function.
Will my resume pass applicant tracking systems?
Yes. We use clean formatting and the terminology from your target postings, so your resume parses correctly and matches what recruiters search for.
How long does it take?
Your first draft is typically ready 5 to 7 days after your consultation process is complete. Rush service is available.
Who writes my resume?
Rike Ward, CPRW, leads your project with our certified U.S.-based writers. Nothing is outsourced or written by AI.
Reading for HR professionals.
You help others land the right role. Now it's your turn.
Send us your resume and the roles you're targeting. We'll give you honest, personal feedback and a clear recommendation, with no obligation.
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