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Job Profile – Human Resources Managers

By Karen Schweitzer, About.com

Job Description:


Human resources managers evaluate and formulate policies relating to company personnel. The typical human resources manager supervises every aspect of employee relations.

Titles Associated with the Human Resources Field:


  • Affirmative Action Specialist
  • Benefits Manager
  • Compensation Manager
  • Employee Relations representative
  • Employee Welfare Manager
  • Government Personnel Specialist
  • Job Analyst
  • Labor Relations Manager
  • Personnel Manager
  • Training Manager

Salary Range for Human Resources Managers:


$29,000 - $100,000+

Annual earnings for human resources managers are determined by a variety of factors including field, title, place of employment, level of education, and experience.

For more specific information, visit Salary Wizard to get a free personalized salary report.

Minimum Education:


Bachelor’s Degree

Essential Classes for Human Resources Managers:


  • Business
  • Communications/Speech
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Psychology

Job Outlook for Human Resources Managers:


Average growth is expected in the human resources field, but the competition for jobs will be fierce. Opportunities in the private sector will be the most abundant.

Resources for Human Resources Managers:


For education information, job opportunities, and other resources, contact:

International Personnel Management Association
Telephone: (703) 549-7100
Website: http://www.ipma-hr.org

Jobs for Human Resources Managers:


To find jobs in the human resources field, visit http://about.indeed.com

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