I use the perspectives and skills gained from leading engineering and development teams to recruiting and rewarding the best technologists in the world. I work with my team to develop a company culture that enables people to build the best products they can. I am often problem solving and working with others to meet their needs.
CAREER
Human Resources Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$121,220
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+6.3% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Human Resources Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Other Job Titles Human Resources Managers May Have
Employee Relations Manager, HR Administration Director (Human Resources Administration Director), Human Resources Director (HR Director), Human Resources Manager (HR Manager), Human Resources Operations Manager
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I work with individuals and organizations to forge talent solutions. I help envision creative approaches to help individuals find success. This includes speaking to people and helping them to figure out their skills, interests, and passions and then speaking with companies to determine the type of employees they need to achieve more success. I also present at conferences on a variety of topics, including the future of talent, building high performing organizations, and building culture.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
- Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Human Resources Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (43%)
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, Ge...
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Communications
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
There are always gaps where work needs to be done. Find those gaps and make yourself invaluable.
The ability and willingness to ask for help is crucial in any work environment. I've found that my desire to keep learning and educating myself has provided me with a lot of success in various industries. The ability to think critically and communicate different ideas is also an invaluable skill that everyone should develop.
Getting Started
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