Human Resources Manager

Human resources managers serve as the glue between a company’s management and its prospective and current employees. They manage recruitment and hiring of job candidates. HR managers also work with chief executives on strategic planning. In addition, they run payroll operations within an organization.

Job Responsibilities

There are several types of human resources managers, such as labor relations directors, payroll managers and recruiting managers. Generally, HR managers are the connection between a company’s management and its employees. They organize employee benefit programs and work with other managers on human resources issues, such as equal opportunity employment and sexual harassment. Human resources managers supervise a business’s employee recruitment, including the interview, selection and hiring processes. Additionally, HR managers take care of other staff issues, such as disciplinary procedures.

HR managers generally work in office settings, while some jobs may require traveling to recruit, attend meetings or visit other offices. About one in three human resources managers worked more than 40 hours per week in 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Human Resources Manager Salary

The BLS said that median pay for human resources managers was $106,910 per year as of 2016. Depending on the industry, annual salaries will vary. The median pay for HR managers in the healthcare and social assistance industry was $91,250 per year, while the median wage for those in the management of companies and enterprises was $121,390. Through 2026, it is expected that employment for human resources managers will grow 9 percent, or about as quickly as the national average.

Education Requirements

Many human resources manager positions demand a master’s degree along with several years of experience, although some jobs will require a bachelor’s degree at minimum. Some background in psychology, conflict management and communication are advantageous to the career. Strong interpersonal skills and experience in organizing and supervising teams of people are musts for a career as an HR manager. Additionally, a strong understanding of human resources programs, HR software, compensation and benefits plans and employment laws across the federal, state and local levels is a necessity.

Students can earn the HR skills they need to advance with Campbellsville University’s online human resource management MBA. Graduates are adept at business ethics, conflict resolution and team management. These master’s degrees are fully online, providing students the flexibility to manage their own schedules.