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Human Resources Managers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Human Resources Managers
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Median pay

$140,030
Median annual pay for Human Resources Managers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

5%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

17,900
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

221,900
Estimated U.S. employment for Human Resources Managers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+11,100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: 5 years or more of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Writing
  5. 5Active Learning
  6. 6Critical Thinking

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Personnel and Human Resources
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Administration and Management
  4. 4Customer and Personal Service
  5. 5Education and Training
  6. 6Law and Government

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Speech Clarity
  5. 5Written Expression
  6. 6Deductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Integrity
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Leadership Orientation
  4. 4Social Orientation
  5. 5Cooperation
  6. 6Empathy

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  3. 3Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  4. 4Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  5. 5Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  6. 6Developing and Building Teams

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Contact With Others
  5. 5Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  6. 6Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

Representative tasks

  • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
  • Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
  • Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
  • Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
  • Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
  • Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
  • Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
  • Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Software and tools

Microsoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft PowerPoint · in demandWorkday software · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft Excel · in demandOracle HRIS · in demandApplicant tracking software · in demandMicrosoft Project · hot technologyMicrosoft Access · hot technologyKronos Workforce Timekeeper · hot technologyOracle PeopleSoft · hot technologyIntuit QuickBooks · hot technology

Sources

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