Also called:
Employee Relations Manager, HR Administration Director (Human Resources Administration Director), Human Resources Director (HR Director), Human Resources Manager (HR Manager)
In the Air Force:
Aircraft Armament Systems; Aircraft Armament Systems Helper, F-35; Equal Opportunity Journeyman; Force Support, Helicopter or EWO; Munitions Systems Journeyman; Recruiting Service, General; Regional Band Apprentice, Piano; Regional Band Craftsman, Oboe; Regional Band Helper, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands); Regional Band Journeyman, Guitar
In the Army:
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Engineer/Military Police/Chemical Immaterial; Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Force Sustainment; Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Infantry/Armor/Field Artillery/Combat Engineer Immaterial; Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Logistics; Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Maneuver Support(MS)/Logistics; Force Development; Human Resources Officer; Human Resources Technician; Nominative Command Sergeant Major/Sergeant Major; Recruiting and Retention NCO (Army National Guard of the United States); Senior Human Resources Officer
In the Marine Corps:
Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA); Manpower Management Officer; Manpower Officer; Personnel Officer; Recruiting Officer-Marine Corps Total Force Expert; Recruiting Officer-Multiple Tour Expert; Recruiting Officer-Officer Procurement Expert; Recruiting Officer-Operational Expert; Sergeant Major of The Marine Corps; Sergeant Major-First Sergeant
In the Navy:
Administrative Officer; Command Master Chief; Command Senior Chief Petty Officer; Flag Command Master Chief; Immediate Superior In Command Master Chief; Manpower Planning Officer; Officer Candidate Company Officer; Personnel Distribution Officer (Officer); Personnel Plans and Policy Director; RL - Human Resources; URL - Surface Warfare
Whether they’re negotiating a contract with union leaders, or interviewing a hopeful job applicant, Human Resources Managers combine the qualities of leadership and initiative with steadiness and perseverance. It’s not a job for the faint of heart, since the responsibility for overseeing layoffs, or firing an employee, usually lands in their hands. These managers work both to attract qualified candidates, and to ensure they are productive and fairly-treated once they’re hired. They also develop recruiting and training programs, and administer employee pay and benefits. Human resources managers make sure employment policies are followed throughout an organization. They help managers and employees understand work contracts and resolve discipline issues or conflicts. They may facilitate important conversations about equal opportunities, and preventing sexual harassment. Sensitivity to others’ perspectives is important. Human resource managers work in business, government, education, and non-profits. Some positions require travel, especially to recruit applicants from college campuses, or to attend conferences. Typically, though, this is an office-based career with 9-to-5 hours and the possibility of good benefits. A career as a human resources manager usually begins with a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business, communications, or a related field. A good human resources manager is pivotal to the morale and success of an organization.
What they do:
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
On the job, you would:
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.
Business
human resources (HR)
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
Integrity
Self Control
Leadership
Dependability
Cooperation
Initiative
You might use software like this on the job:
Human resources software
ADP Workforce Now
Oracle Taleo
Presentation software
Mentimeter
Microsoft PowerPoint
Time accounting software
Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
Stromberg Enterprise
bachelor's degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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