Human resource management maximizes the impact of employees in an organization. Human resource (HR) professionals are involved in staff hiring, training, compensation and conflict resolution.
Career Fields in Human Resource Management
Careers in human resource management typically involve:
Compensation
Developing the right mix of compensation and benefits to attract and retain employees.
Compliance
Ensuring company policies and procedures adhere to current legal standards.
Recruitment
Seeking, vetting and hiring employees that fit the culture and needs of each position.
Training & Development:
Onboarding and providing continual growth opportunities for employees.
Local Companies Hiring Human Resource Management Majors
- Cummins
- State of Indiana
- Amazon
- That’s Good HR
- Eskenazi Health
- Ascension Health
Salary Statistics
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Potential Human Resource Management Jobs
Entry-Level Positions
- Recruiter
- HR analyst
- Junior HR administrator
Mid-Level Positions
- HR specialist
- Personnel manager
Senior-Level Positions
- Director of HR
- Chief HR officer
Preparing for a Career in Human Resource Management
Academics
Consider minors that can help build your skillset.
- Communications
- Psychology
Get Involved
Get involved on campus through student organizations.
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) Professional Business Fraternity
Build Experience
Human Resource Management internship recruitment is focused on the Fall semester.
- Seek out internships to gain experience in the professional world. These can be found on Handshake and other job boards.
Key Tips to Consider about Human Resource Management Careers
- HR professionals must stay up-to-date on workplace trends as well as federal and state labor laws.
- Companies tend to hire HR management professionals one or two at a time. You should actively search job boards so you know when a position becomes available.
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