Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+5% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Human resources managers oversee all aspects of an organization's workforce, from hiring and onboarding to employee relations and compliance. They coordinate recruitment efforts, working with department heads to identify staffing needs and develop strategies to attract qualified candidates. On a typical day, they might review compensation packages, resolve workplace conflicts, or update company policies to align with new labor regulations. These managers serve as a bridge between leadership and employees, ensuring that organizational goals align with fair employment practices.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Human Resources Management and Services(doctoral)George Washington University, DC

Human Resources Management and Services(grad-cert)George Washington University, DC

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of San Francisco, CA

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Pepperdine University, CA

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Cornell University, NY

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Seton Hall University, NJ

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Pennsylvania, PA

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Northern Kentucky University, KY

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of South Carolina-Columbia, SC

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Vanderbilt University, TN

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Texas A&M University-College Station, TX

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Michigan State University, MI

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Villanova University, PA

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Georgetown University, DC

Human Resources Management and Services(doctoral)Bellevue University, NE

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of St Francis, IL

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Southern California, CA

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, MN

Human Resources Management and Services(doctoral)Regent University, VA

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)George Washington University, DC

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Utah State University, UT

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)Mount St. Joseph University, OH

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)New York University, NY

Human Resources Management and Services(masters)University of Houston, TX

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