Human Resources Manager
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and SpecialistsEverything from the nature of the HR work to projected employment and earnings can be found at this page, which was created to provide comprehensive career information, from the U.S. Department of Labor. For the latest wage data, you can access the occupational employment statistics link, which provides national estimates for hourly and annual wage, as well as information on industries with the highest level of employment and income as a human resources professional.
Human Resources ManagementAfter you look at a description of management activities, you can click on topics that range from tips on how to get the best employees, to a practical toolkit for the job. This library is intended as a free source of information and includes access to blogs, supersites, reference materials, and much more in the field of human resources.
Princeton Review: Human Resources MangerIf you are interested in learning about a day in the life of a human resources manager, this site will give you a good overview of the profession and opportunities available. You can also access related pages on what you can expect in terms of income, majors that you might consider in college, or find the career search tool to look for jobs that are available in your area.
Occupational Titles
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Administrator
Human Resources Generalist
Human Resources Specialist
Labor Relations Manager
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: Human Resources Manager, College MajorsIf you are interested in becoming a human resources manager, you may want to take a look at this list of possible college majors, including management, labor studies, and operations management. Click on whatever choices interest you to be taken to a comprehensive listing of colleges across the nation offering these major. Then click on the college contact or web site you would like to access to find out more about a particular academic program.
Salary Levels
PayScale.com: Human Resources (HR) ManagerThe median hourly rate for a human resources manager according to years of experience is displayed at this chart of PayScale, which also offers you the opportunity to see what a human resources manager may be worth in different parts of the country or according to what kind of organization you might be working in. What makes this site especially interesting is that salary charts can be viewed according to gender, industry, and subject studied in school.
Professional Organizations
Society of Human Resource ManagementThis is the largest professional organization devoted to human resources. HR news, community and networking tools, and an HR knowledge center are included at the site. In addition, to magazines, HR FAQs, and education, you will find a salary survey directory, free webcasts, and information on certification programs.
Licensing & Certification
Human Resources Certification InstituteSeveral human resources certification programs can be understood after reviewing the information at this web page of the Human Resources Certification Institute, which is a leading and internationally-recognized certifying body. A handbook for certification, a review of procedures and fees for assessment exams, and a site for recent grads are found.
Job Opportunity Sources
Indeed.com: Human ResourcesHundreds of human resources jobs are posted at this site, which are drawn from many different nationwide job databases and private company listings.
Society for Human Resource Management: HR JobsThis is a site devoted exclusively to finding HR professionals. You can view jobs, create your own job seeker account, find a personal job alert, and access additional job seeker resources.
Publications
HR MagazineThe official publication of the Society for Human Resource Management, this journal addresses HR training, management, recruiting, and special reports on benefits. Other columns and departments include HR technology, solutions, and legal information. Feature stories are available at no charge.
International Journal of Training and DevelopmentYou can view a sample issue and some articles from this international publication on the HR profession. Topics include training and development, e-learning, organizational structure, and work environment.
Online Forums & Blogs
HR.com: CommunitiesAccess to shared knowledge about the HR profession is available at this networking community from HR.com. Live and archived webcasts, HR blogs, the ability to create your own blog, and a forum to share experiences are all available from this site.
Indeed.com: HR Generalist ForumThis HR generalist forum offers an opportunity for discussion and networking about the career, including boards dedicated to interview preparation, salaries, and internships.
Career Videos
CollegeGrad.com: Human Resources ManagersEmployment opportunities of human resources managers and job descriptions, including personnel policy development, are described at this video. Business, communications, and liberal arts as college majors are stated, as well as other ways that may lead to human resources recruiting and management.
HR.com: WebcastsProviding HR education, this webcast site has a list of upcoming webcasts, as well as an archive that you can browse. Topics address talent management, workforce planning, strategic employee recruitment, and much more. The videos are intended as continuing education, are easy to understand, and entertaining. The webcasts are available to all registered HR.com members for free, so go to the “Become a Member” link at the right-hand side of the page.
Society for Human Resource Management: Video, Podcasts, and WebcastsJoin this organization as a student member and have access to a large webcast archive, podcasts, and the ability to use the educational opportunities here to further professional certifications in the field of human resources, if desired.
