2. Job Description
Human Resource managers direct the administrative
functions of an organization which includes overseeing
employee relations, regulatory compliance, and
employee related services such as payroll, training, and
benefits.
3. Job Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate an organization’s workforce
Link an organization’s management with its employees
handling questions, administering employee services, and resolving work-
related problems
Advise managers on organizational policies
Oversee an organization’s recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring
processes
Coordinate and supervise the work of specialists and support staff
Handle staffing issues
mediating disputes, firing employees, and directing disciplinary procedures
4. Types of Human
Resource Managers
Labor relations/employee relations managers
oversee employment policies in union and non-union
settings
Payroll managers
supervise the operations of an organization’s payroll
department
Recruiting managers/Staffing managers
oversee the recruiting and hiring responsibilities of the
human resources department
5. Professional Associations
National Office Managers Association of America
(NMAA)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
International Association for Human Resource
Information Management (IHRIM)
6. The National Office Managers
Association of America
• Online publication Magazine
• "The Office Advisor" by
NOMAA.
• Read how to deal with
human resource issues, new
laws that impact your office,
ideas on how to make your
business one of the most
enticing and pleasurable
places to work and more.
7. Salary
• 2007 - Those working in management of companies
and enterprises earned $114,610, while managers in
local government earned $88,180, and those working
in general medical and surgical hospitals earned
$94,410.
• 2010 - The lowest 10 percent earned less than $61,560,
and the top 10 percent earned more than $166,400.
8. Education and Certification
Bachelor Degree
In Business Administration or
Human Resources
Experienced Areas
Finance
Business Management
Education
Information Technology
Certification optional
9. Career Outlook
Employment opportunity expected to grow
Industry variety/ choices
Those who can creatively create employee benefits and
healthcare plans may be particularly valued, along
with those who have advanced computer and technical
knowledge.
10. References
Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012). Occupation Outlook
Handbook. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
National Office Managers Association of America
(2012). http://www.nomaa.net/
International Association for Human Resource
Information Management (2012). http://ihrim.org/
Collegegrad.com (2012).
http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/manag18.shtml