Human Resources Managers

Also Called: Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources Director (HR Director), Human Resources Manager (HR Manager)

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$81,060

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Human Resources Managers do

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

  • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
  • Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
  • Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business • Transportation

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Surveillance video or audio recorders
  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers

Technology

Human resources software
ADP Workforce Now
Oracle Taleo
Presentation software
Mentimeter
Microsoft PowerPoint
Time accounting software
Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
Stromberg Enterprise

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Business
human resources (HR)
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 74% Bachelor's degree
  • 9% Post-baccalaureate certificate
  • 9% Master's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Occupational Therapy Aides

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Legal Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Human Resources Managers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Leadership
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative

Values

  • Relationships
  • Recognition
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Human Resources Managers across the country typically make.

$38.97 / hour
$81,060 /year

Entry Level

$65.55 / hour
$136,350 /year

Median Level

$115.00 / hour
$239,200 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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