What they do
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
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Also called: |
Employee Relations Manager, HR Administration Director (Human Resources Administration Director), Human Resources Director (HR Director), Human Resources Manager (HR Manager), Human Resources Operations Manager
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 36.29 |
$75,480 |
25% |
$ 40.07 |
$83,340 |
Median |
$ 55.21 |
$114,830 |
75% |
$ 66.83 |
$139,010 |
90% |
$ 91.62 |
$190,560 |
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Average |
$ 60.29 |
$125,400 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 15% |
- Management of companies and enterprises
| 14% |
- Administrative and support services
| 7% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 7% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 6% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
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- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
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- Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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- Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
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- Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
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- Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
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- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
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- Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
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Projected Employment
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Vermont |
2020 employment |
312 |
2030 employment |
359 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
1.4% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
32 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
5 years or more
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Somewhat Important
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Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require
over 2 years up to and including 4 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 4% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 17% |
Bachelor's degree | | 74% |
Associate's degree | | 0% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 4% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 0% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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- Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
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- Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication.
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- Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
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- Recommend organizational process or policy changes.
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- Administer compensation or benefits programs.
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- Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
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Other Resources
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- CareerOneStop
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