NAICS Code 541612 — Human Resources Consulting Services
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 5 national industries under 54161 (Management Consulting Services).
| Code | 541612 |
|---|---|
| Title | Human Resources Consulting Services |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $29 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations in one or more of the following areas: (1) human resource and personnel policies, practices, and procedures; (2) employee benefits planning, communication, and administration; (3) compensation systems planning; and (4) wage and salary administration.
Illustrative Examples:
Benefit or compensation consulting services
Employee assessment consulting services
Personnel management consulting services
Human resources consulting services
Is a business under 541612 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 541612 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $29 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 541612 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Subsector | 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Industry Group | 5416 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
| NAICS Industry | 54161 | Management Consulting Services |
| National Industry | 541612 | Human Resources Consulting Services |
No direct SIC mapping is shown for this code: it was introduced or redefined after the official 1987 SIC ↔ 2002 NAICS concordance. Use the crosswalk tool to explore related legacy codes.
Related National Industry codes
541611— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services541613— Marketing Consulting Services541614— Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services541618— Other Management Consulting Services
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.