A Labor Service Representative typically coordinates between workers and employers — usually in a workforce, union, or staffing context — handling placement, employer relations, and worker support.
Labor Service Representative pay typically runs $56K–$97K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 6% through 2034.
Daily rhythm involves worker intake, employer coordination, placement support, and case documentation. You'll often work across multiple workers and employers simultaneously, with each having its own labor needs and worker situation. Pacing tends to follow seasonal cycles and program demands.
The dual-stakeholder navigation can surprise newcomers — serving workers while also serving employers, with priorities that don't always align. Coordination with workers, employers, and program staff is constant. Documentation discipline shapes how the work is evaluated.
People who thrive here typically have steady warmth, comfort with placement coordination, and patience for varied client needs. Reliable follow-through and the temperament to manage many threads usually matter more than prior industry background.
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View all Business Operations roles →A Labor Service Representative typically coordinates between workers and employers — usually in a workforce, union, or staffing context — handling placement, employer relations, and worker support.
Median pay for a Labor Service Representative is about $73K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $45K to $127K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Writing.
Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 6.2% through 2034, with roughly 917,460 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Service Director, HR Ops Manager (Human Resources Operations Manager), and Civil Service Clerk.
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