Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Human resources (HR) managers oversee the administrative functions of HR departments. These include recruiting employment candidates and managing the hiring process, working with executives on strategic HR planning, training employees, and serving as liaisons between employees and management. At large companies, HR managers oversee employment interviewers, placement specialists, personnel recruiters, compensation and benefits managers, and other specialized staff. At small companies, a human resources manager may fill all of these roles, often with help from one or two assistants. Human resources managers are also known as directors of human resources. Approximately 152,100 HR managers are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Organized
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Executive or Human Resources Consultant
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Specialist
Employment Screener or Clerk
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