Sample Job Application Cover Letter for HR Executive Position

If a candidate is interested to work as an HR executive for any organisation, then he may apply for the position under different circumstances viz.

(1) He came across the job advertisement posted in newspaper or in the website of the organisation, or

(2) The organisation has a career website where interested candidates can upload their resume and select their choice of interest for any specific post, or

(3) He came to know from some source that they presently have one or more vacancies for the post.

Some companies seek candidates with prior experience. Some companies even allow freshers to apply for such positions. Depending upon the criteria, you can make an application to the company showing an interest to get the job.

Here are a few formats of cover letters for applying for HR Executive or HR Assistant positions. These are for your reference while drafting the letter.

TEMPLATE #1

(Cover letter for HR executives with no experience.)

Date: .................

To

The HR Department

(Name of the Organisation)

(Address)

Sub.: Application for the Position of HR Executive / Assistant

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is ...................., age .... years. I am from (City). Today, while going through a newspaper advertisement / the career site of (Name of the Company) / (Name of the Job Portal), I came to know that there is a vacancy for an HR Executive position in your company. I am hereby applying for the said position.

I have done my graduation in ................... in (Year) from (Institute's Name) and have completed PG Diploma in HR Management / MBA in HR in (Year) from (Institute's Name). I have done .... months of summer internship in (Name of the Company).

I am very much interested to work as an HR Executive in your esteemed organisation. I am enclosing herewith my Resume for your information. Kindly let me know if any further information and documents are required in this regard.

I am hardworking and committed to perform to the best of my ability. I would highly appreciate an opportunity to work in your organisation.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

    (Signature)

(Name of the Candidate)

Encl.: A/a

TEMPLATE #2

(Cover letter for HR executive with experience.)

Date: .................

To

The HR Department

(Name of the Organisation)

(Full Office Address)

(Phone Number)

Sub.: Application for the Position of HR Executive / Assistant

Dear Sir/Madam,

Today, while going through a newspaper advertisement / the career site of (Organization's Name) / (Job Portal's Name), I came to know that there is a vacancy for an HR Executive position in your organization. I am interested in the said position and hereby applying for the same.

I am enclosing herewith my resume for your kind information. I shall be happy to provide any further information and documents as may be required. I have .... years and .... months of prior experience working in the HR department as my resume will highlight.

I would like to express my interest to join your esteemed organisation. I consider myself very professional, committed to work and enthusiastic while performing my duties.

I would highly appreciate an opportunity to work in your organisation as an HR Executive. Kindly consider my application favorably for the position.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

    (Signature)

(Name of the Candidate)

Encl.: As above

TEMPLATE #3

(Candidate not sure if there is any vacancy.)

Date: .................

To

The HR Department

(Name of the Organisation)

(Address)

Sub.: Application for the Position of HR Assistant

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am interested in working as an HR Assistant in your company. If there is any vacancy for the said post, please let me know. In case, there will be any vacancy in the near future; I would appreciate it if you please let me know so that I can make a formal application for the job.

I am enclosing herewith my resume. If there is any more information required, I shall be happy to provide.

I have done my graduation in ................... in (Year) from (Institute's Name) and have completed PG Diploma in HR Management / MBA in HR in (Year) from (Institute's Name). I have done .... months of summer internship in (Company's Name). I have .... years and .... months of experience working as an HR Assistant.

I am hardworking, punctual and enthusiastic at work. I would highly appreciate an opportunity to work in your organisation.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

    (Signature)

(Name of the Candidate)

Encl.: As above