Human Resource Management

Marielle DumasEnglish IV/4th periodMrs. Jones

Human Resource Management:Job Description

The main duties of a human resource manager are to:

Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.

Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.  Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between

personnel. Provide current and prospective employees with information about

policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.

Perform staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

 Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.

Human Resource Management:Job Description

Work Environment:Work usually takes place in

clean, pleasant, and comfortable office settings.

Many human resource managers and specialists work a standard 35- to 40-hour week.

Some managers must travel extensively to attend professional meetings and other branches of their organization.

Human Resource Management:Skills Required

Decision-making skills: must be able to balance the strengths and weaknesses of different options and decide the best course of action.

Interpersonal skills: Human resources managers need strong interpersonal skills because they regularly interact with people.

Managerial skills: must be able to direct a staff and oversee the operations of their department.

Organizational skills: must be able to manage several projects at once and prioritize tasks.

Speaking skills: must clearly communicate information and instructions to their staff and other employees

Human Resource Management:High School Studies

These courses can help you prepare for human resource management:

Pre-CalculusEconomicsPsychologyIntroduction to BusinessBasic ComputerPublic Speaking

Human Resource Management:Degree(s)/Years of Study Required

A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree or a master of business administration (MBA) may be necessary for some high-level positions.

Some positions require certification.

A internship may also be helpful.

Minimum of 4 years of school is required.

One can get a degree in:Bachelor of Business

AdministrationBachelor of Science in

Human Resources

Or you can get a degree in another field and

take human resource classes.

Human Resource Management:Top State & National Colleges

The top national colleges for human resources are:

1. Stanford University2. Cornell University3. Northwestern University The top human resources college in

Louisiana is LSU in Eunice.

Human Resource Management:Entrance Requirements for LSU

Human Resource Management:Income Potential

The median annual wage for human resource management is $91,440.

The median hourly pay is $47.94.The lowest 10% earns less than $61,560 and

the top 10% earns more than $166,400.

Human Resource Management:Projected Job Market

The projected job growth for the 2010-2020 years are 14%.

Employment growth largely depends on the performance and growth of companies.

As new companies form, they will need more human resources to oversee programs.

Works CitedCareer planner.com, . N.p.. Web. 5 Oct 2013.

<http://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Human-Resources-Managers.cfm>.

. N.p.. Web. 5 Oct 2013. <http://jobs.virginia.gov/careerguides/HRMgrGuide.htm>.

. N.p.. Web. 5 Oct 2013. <http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm