Human Resources Manager

Typical Salary

£35,000 To £150,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

between 8am and 6pm

How To Become a Human Resources Manager

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
specialist courses run by professional bodies

College / University

You'll need a a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree course in:

human resources management
business management and human resources
psychology
business with languages

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

a degree in any subj

You could do a college course like:

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
Level 5 Diploma In Applied Human Resources
Level 5 Diploma In Human Resource Management

Apprenticeship

You can get into this role through a HR consultant or partner higher apprenticeship.

Routes into this Career

You could start as an assistant in a human resources department and work your way up through training and promotion.

Other Routes

You can do professional qualifications in human resources, either online or at a training centre, approved by The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Some companies also have general management or human resources graduate training schemes.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of human resources and employment law
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
leadership skills
the ability to use your initiative
business management skills
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to work well with others
the ability to motivate and manage staff
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

leading an organisation’s HR team
supporting managers in getting the best out of their staff
planning staff policies
designing and advising on company benefits packages
training and developing staff
handling complicated HR issues
working to improve employee relations
managing budgets

Working Environment

You could work in an office or from home.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Professional and industry bodies

You can join The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.

Further information

You'll find more advice about careers in HR through The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.