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Human Resources Managers Summary
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Quick Facts: Human Resources Managers 2016 Median Pay
$106,910 per year $51.40 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
5 years or more
On-the-job Training
None
Number of Jobs, 2016
136,100
Job Outlook, 2016-26
9% (As fast as average)
Employment Change, 2016-26
12,200
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 in nearly every industry. They work in offices, and most work full time during regular business hours. Some must travel to attend professional meetings or to recruit employees.
How to Become a Human Resources Manager Candidates need a combination of education and several years of related work 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 for human resources managers was $106,910 in May 2016.
Job Outlook Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast the average for all occupations. As new companies form and organizations expand their operations, they will need human resources managers to oversee and administer their programs and to ensure that firms adhere to changing and complex employment laws. Strong competition can be expected for most positions.
State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for human resources managers.
Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of human resources managers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about human resources managers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
What They Do -> SUGGESTED CITATION:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Human Resources Managers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm (visited December 25, 2017).
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