541612 — Human Resources Consulting Services
Description
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
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541612 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Human Resources Consulting Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $29,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541600 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5416 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7361 - Employment Agencies (via SIC1987:7361→NAICS1997:541612→2002:541612→2007:541612→2012:541612→2017:541612→2022:541612)
- SIC 8742 - Management Consulting Services (via SIC1987:8742→NAICS1997:541612→2002:541612→2007:541612→2012:541612→2017:541612→2022:541612)
- SIC 8999 - Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8999→NAICS1997:541612→2002:541612→2007:541612→2012:541612→2017:541612→2022:541612)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541612:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541612 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541612 is 'Human Resources Consulting Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $29,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541612?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541612 is $29,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541612?
NAICS code 541612 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7361 - Employment Agencies, 8742 - Management Consulting Services, 8999 - Services, NEC.