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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Benefit or compensation consulting services
- Employee assessment consulting services
- Personnel management consulting services
- Human resources consulting services
Overview Facts
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)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R799 — Other Management Support Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541612 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541612 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Human Resources Consulting Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541612? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $29,000,000 for NAICS code 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541612? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7361 - Employment Agencies, 8742 - Management Consulting Services, 8999 - Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
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.
- NAICS 541612 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Human Resources Consulting Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Human Resources — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- 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.