Summary
Quick Facts: Human Resources Managers | |
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$99,180 per year
$47.68 per hour |
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Bachelor’s degree | |
1 to 5 years | |
None | |
71,800 | |
13% (About as fast as average) | |
9,300 |
What Human Resources Managers Do
Human resources managers plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.
Work Environment
Human resources managers are employed throughout the economy. They work in offices, and most work full time. The jobs of some human resources managers require work-related travel.
How to Become a Human Resources Manager
Candidates need a combination of education and experience to become a human resources manager. Although a bachelor’s degree is sufficient for most positions, some jobs require a master’s degree. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills.
Pay
The median annual wage of human resources managers was $99,180 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of human resources managers is expected to grow 13 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. As new companies form and organizations expand their operations, they will need more human resources staff to administer their programs.
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