Is being an HR manager a good fit for you?
Leads an organisation's people team. Plans hiring, staff support and workplace matters.
What the work involves
- Acts as a link between managers and staff, answering questions and solving work problems.
- Plans and leads staff work on hiring, pay and workplace relations.
- Handles hard staffing jobs, such as shortages, disputes and dismissals.
- Represents the organisation at staff hearings and investigations.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an HR manager is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.