Human Resources Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
30 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Human Resources Managers: $140,030 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Manage human resources activities. | Management |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Coordinate special events or programs. | Management |
| Administer compensation or benefits programs. | General |
| Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. | General |
| Hire personnel. | General |
| Recruit personnel. | General |
| Recommend organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters. | General |
| Conduct employee training programs. | General |
| Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication. | General |
| Compile operational data. | General |
| Investigate industrial or transportation accidents. | General |
| Prepare reports related to compliance matters. | General |
| Negotiate labor disputes. | General |
| Estimate labor requirements. | General |
| Prepare operational budgets. | General |
| Perform human resources activities. | General |
| Administer standardized physical or psychological tests. | General |
| Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services. | General |
| Communicate organizational policies and procedures. | Communication |
| Represent the organization in external relations. | Communication |
| Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to inform personnel decisions. | Analysis |
| Maintain personnel records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise. | Development |
| Advise others on career or personal development. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Workday software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Kronos Workforce Timekeeper | Time accounting software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle HRIS | Human resources software |
| AASoftTech Web Organization Chart | Charting software |
| ADP Enterprise HR | Human resources software |
| ADP HR/Benefits Solution | Human resources software |
| ADP HR/Profile | Human resources software |
| ADP Pay eXpert | Time accounting software |
| ADP Workforce Now | Human resources software |
| ADP ezLaborManager | Time accounting software |
| AccountantsWorld Payroll Relief | Accounting software |
| AllNetic Working Time Tracker | Human resources software |
| Applicant tracking software | Human resources software |
| Arrow Electronics N/Compass | Human resources software |
| Atlas Business Solutions Staff Files | Document management software |
| Authoria Adviser | Human resources software |
| Ceridian Dayforce enterprise HCM | Human resources software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Data Management TimeClock Plus | Time accounting software |
| Defense Travel System | Human resources software |
| Deltek Vision | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Exact Software Macola ES Labor Performance | Time accounting software |
| Fidelity HR/Payroll | Human resources software |
| Halogen e360 | Human resources software |
| Halogen ePraisal | Human resources software |
| Harpers Payroll Services HR la Carte | Human resources software |
| Human resource information system (HRIS) | Human resources software |
| Human resource management software HRMS | Human resources software |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Inception Technologies InfiniTime | Human resources software |
| Infor ERP SyteLine | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Infor SSA Human Capital Management | Human resources software |
| Infotronics Attendance Enterprise | Time accounting software |
| Jantek Electronics Jupiter Time & Attendance | Time accounting software |
| Kronos Enterprise Workforce Management | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Lawson Human Resource Management | Human resources software |
| Lawson Human Resources Suite | Human resources software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Mentimeter | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server | Document management software |
| Midrange Software XpertHire | Human resources software |
| Nearpod | Multi-media educational software |
| New World Systems Logos.NET | Accounting software |
| Norchard Solutions Succession Wizard | Time accounting software |
| Nuvosoft Rwiz | Word processing software |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Financials | Financial analysis software |
| Oracle Fusion Applications | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle Taleo | Human resources software |
| PDF readers | Document management software |
| Paychex payroll software | Human resources software |
| Paycor payroll management | Human resources software |
| Paylocity Web Pay | Time accounting software |
| People-Trak software | Human resources software |
| Pereless Systems software | Human resources software |
| Qqest TimeForce | Time accounting software |
| QuestionMark | Human resources software |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |
| Sage HRMS | Human resources software |
| Savitr RecruitX | Human resources software |
| Social media sites | Web page creation and editing software |
| Soft Trac Microix Timesheet | Time accounting software |
| Standard Installation and Division Personnel Reporting System SIDPERS | Human resources software |
| Stratitec TimeIPS | Compliance software |
| Stromberg Enterprise | Time accounting software |
| Tesseract Benefits Manager | Human resources software |
| Tesseract Human Resources Manager | Human resources software |
| Total Officer Personnel Management Information System TOPMIS | Human resources software |
| Training software | Computer based training software |
| Tyler Technologies MUNIS | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| UCN inContact Workforce Management Software WFM | Human resources software |
| Ultimate Software UltiPro Workplace | Human resources software |
| UniFocus Watson Human Resources Manager | Human resources software |
| Unicorn HRO Open4 | Human resources software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| WhizLabs | Human resources software |
| WinOcular | Document management software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| iSystems Evolution Payroll and Tax Management | Time accounting software |
| interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System iPERMS | Human resources software |
| peoplefluent Performance | Human resources software |
| peoplefluent Recruiting | Human resources software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Automation Centre Personnel Tracker | Data base user interface and query software |
| IBM Cognos Impromptu | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports | Data base reporting software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professional in Human Resources | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Associate Professional in Human Resources - International | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Career Management Fellow | Institute of Career Certification International | Not Available |
| Career Management Professional | Institute of Career Certification International | Not Available |
| Certified Compensation Professional | WorldatWork | Not Available |
| Certified Employee Assistance Professional | International Employee Assistance Professionals Association | Not Available |
| Certified Employee Retention Specialist | National Association of Personnel Services | Not Available |
| Certified Executive Compensation Professional | WorldatWork | Not Available |
| Certified Human Resource Analyst | American Academy of Project Management | Not Available |
| Certified Legal Manager | Association of Legal Administrators | Not Available |
| Certified Personnel Consultant | National Association of Personnel Services | Not Available |
| Certified Professional - Human Resource | International Public Management Association for Human Resources | Not Available |
| Certified Professional of Incentive Management | Incentive Marketing Association | Not Available |
| Certified Relocation Professional | Employee Relocation Council | Not Available |
| Certified Temporary-Staffing Specialist | National Association of Personnel Services | Not Available |
| Certified Workforce Development Professional | National Association of Workforce Development Professionals | Not Available |
| Global Professional in Human Resources | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Group Benefits Associate | International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans | Not Available |
| Human Resource Information Professional | International Association for Human Resource Information Management | Not Available |
| Incentive Professional | Incentive Marketing Association | Not Available |
| Master Career Director | Career Directors International | Not Available |
| Oracle Absence Management Cloud 2021 Implementation Essentials | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Benefits Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Global Human Resources Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Recruiting Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Talent Management Cloud 2019 Implementation Essentials | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Talent Management Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Time and Labor Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| PeopleSoft Human Resources 9.2 Certified Implementation Specialist | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Professional in Human Resources | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Professional in Human Resources - International | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HCM with ERP 6.0 EHP7 | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 1.0 Q4/2018 | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SHRM Senior Certified Professional | Society for Human Resource Management | Not Available |
| Senior Certified Professional | International Public Management Association for Human Resources | Not Available |
| Senior Professional in Human Resources | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Senior Professional in Human Resources - International | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional | Society for Human Resource Management | Not Available |
| Sun Certified Solaris Associate | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Sun Certified Systems Administrator | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |