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Jynnea Adams
12 Wiscasset Ave
609-977-7507
609-977-7506
jynnea@aol.com

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Thomas Adamo
Mentor
Thomas Edison State College

Dear Thomas Adamo:
As per the research regarding the Human Resource Management career, I would like to
present the details of this research alongside the requirements including education, pay,
prospects, and outlook. I believe this research will be of great help to individuals considering
HRM as their preferred career. In my opinion, HRM is a good career, and this research will
illustrate that point.
The field of HRM will continue to grow from 2012 to 2022, which implies that more job
opportunities will be available. The key requirements are either a bachelor or masters degree in
certain fields like employment laws, labor relations, and human resource management. This has
inspired me, and I will upgrade my bachelor degree to masters so that I can stand better chances
in the future. I have discovered that the upper annual household income in HRM is nearly
$200,000 per year.
I am pleased about my choice of career and I will strive to work hard to achieve the best
out of my studies. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely

Jynnea Adams
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Human Resource Manager Qualifications
Jynnea Adams
Thomas Adamo
Technical Writing
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Human Resource Managers Qualifications
Abstract
The main topic of this paper will be the qualifications of human resource managers. The
main question is; what are the qualifications of human resource managers? The research on
human resource qualifications will cover the major areas such as the necessary education, the
required credentials, and training. Moreover, the research will include the salaries scale,
possibility of future employment, and advancement opportunities. The research will rely on
secondary data from credible websites, and possible books among other existing literature. The
mode of presentation will be descriptive. This mode will offer objective presentation,
highlighting the key areas of the research with the help of data, and valuable information on this
career. This analysis will offer valuable information to the students who consider human
resource management as a career, and thus they will be able to make meaningful choices based
on the data presented.






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Introduction
Human resource management involves the duties that results in the effective management
of the employees in an organization. The employees in an organization constitute the human
resource or the human capital of that organization. The human resource managers therefore are
responsible for overseeing the management of the human capital in matters of staffing, training
and more development, remuneration, and other benefits among other vital functions that relates
to the employees of that organization. The human resource managers also make the employment
terms in an organization attractive and competitive, thus the best workforce may choose to work
for the firm. In the competitive global job market, the role of human resource manager is very
crucial in powering the organization towards realizing its key goals. In this regard, the role
human resource managers are vital in nurturing employee talents that drives organization into
fruitful competition. This paper examines the qualifications of human resource managers in
detail.
Human Resource Manager Qualifications
Duties of Human Resource Managers
In any organization, human resource managers have several duties, which include
planning, directing, and coordinating the functions of an organization (Bureau of Labor
Statistics, 2014). In this regard, HRM undertake duties such as interviewing, recruiting, and
hiring of new members of staff (Society for Human Resource Management, 2014). Similarly, the
HRM also serve as the connection between the top executives of the organization and the
employees. The specific duties include planning, and coordinating the workforce of the
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organization, connecting the top management with the employees, offering the necessary
services to the employees, act as advisers to the top management (Bureau of Labor Statistics,
2014). Some of the areas that require advice could be the most suitable organizational practices
that the organization should adopt (Robert & John, 2010). The HRM also coordinate and
supervise the performance of duties among the employees, overseeing the normal process of
recruitment in an organization, and handling the normal staff services such as disciplinary
actions among others.
There are several areas in the field of human resource management such as labor
relations, payroll managers, and recruitment managers. Firstly, the labor relations managers have
the duty of overseeing the employment practices in the environments involving unions and the
other that do not (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014). These HRM have the responsibility of
negotiating and drafting labor contracts entailing varied issues such as complaints, wages, and
benefits. They handle complaints relating to salaries between the top management and the
employees. Secondly, payroll managers generally handle matters that relate to the payroll of the
organization. They prepare payrolls, and coordinate with the accounting department. Moreover,
they also resolve major errors that may arise in the payroll (All Business Schools, 2014). Lastly,
recruitment managers have the duty of recruiting, and hiring of staff whenever there is need.
They should understand the staffing needs of the organization.
Education
Individuals who intend to take the job of HRM should have a bachelor degree or masters
degree with job related experience (HR University, 2014). Moreover, the candidates should have
strong interpersonal skills. Specifically, HRM require degree in human resource, or business
administration. However, individuals may take other courses and later take courses in labor
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relations, organizational development, or industrial psychology. Furthermore, other fields such as
finance, education, and information technology are also vital. Top-level jobs in HRM require
masters degree in related fields such as labor relations, or business administration.
On the matters of work experience, the individuals aspiring to be HRM should have the
ability to manage, lead, and, manage people in a work place environment (Bureau of Labor
Statistics, 2014). Management experience in many fields are acceptable, however, specific
experience in human resources such as benefits, compensation, and human resource information
system which require understanding of federal and state regulations is vital.
The HRM require certification just like other professions. This will show credibility and
enhance the chances of employment. Most positions require certified candidates, and thus
certification is vital. The two bodies offering certification are Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM), and International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014). The major qualities required of HRM include
communication, organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making skills among
other important personal traits.
Pay
According to BLS (2014), the average salary for HRM stood at $99,720 per year while
the other related management positions attracted a pay of about $93,910 per year in the year
2012 (Refer to Appendix 1). Moreover, the upper deciles earned a pay of $173,140 while the
lower deciles earned a pay of $59,020 per year. About 30% of the HRM work on full time basis
covering almost over forty hours of work per week.
The employment of HRM will grow by about 13% according to BLS from the year 2012
to 2022 (Refer to Appendix 2). This growth rate is almost as fast as the other occupations
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(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014). The growth rate in the field of HRM employment is
dependent on the growth and expansion of the firms. Most companies that grow or expand will
need to fill in various positions requiring human resource management skills (Bureau of Labor
Statistics, 2014). Additionally, these HRM will ensure that firms comply with the complex
global regulations on the organizational operations.
Job Prospects for HRM
The statistics above show the possibility of many job opportunities occurring from the
year 2012 to 2022 (Michigan Ross School of Business, 2014). On the other hand, these jobs will
vary slightly depending on the individual needs of the organization, and strong competitions will
mark the recruitment process aimed at filling these posts created (Bureau of Labor Statistics,
2014). Most firms will tend to outsource most of their human resource needs from other firms,
and thus candidates with certification or masters degree particularly in human resource
management have better job prospects (Virginia Career Resource Network, 2014). Moreover,
individuals with knowledge in programs such as policies, and employment regulations should
have better prospects as well.
Conclusion
The above analysis shows that the field of human resource management is still lucrative,
and therefore is worth studying. The requirements are not stringent particularly, because it is
business based. The top level HRM post requires a masters degree in varied fields such as labor
relations, employment regulations, and human resource management among others. The mean
salary for HRM is fairly within the range of the other top paying jobs with the upper deciles
earning nearly $200, 000 per annum. Given that, more companies come into existence while the
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existing ones expand, there will be a need for more HRM in the coming years, and this makes the
job outlook for HRM promising.
















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References
All Business Schools. (2014). Your human resource career path. Retrieved from
http://www.allbusinessschools.com/business-careers/article/building-your-hr-career-path

Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014). U.S. Department of Labor, occupational outlook handbook,
2014-15 editions: human resources managers.
Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm

Michigan Ross School of Business. (2014). Career services: human resources. Retrieved from
http://www.bus.umich.edu/StudentCareerServices/resources/CP10HRChangeMgmt.pdf.

HR University. (2014). Human resource career paths. HR University. Retrieved from
http://hru.gov/career_paths/career_paths.aspx.

Robert, L. & John, H. (2010). Human resource management. New York, NY: South-Western
Cengage Learning.

Society for Human Resource Management. (2014). Careers in human resource management.
Retrieved from http://www.shrm.org/communities/studentprograms/pages/careersinhrm.aspx.

Virginia Career Resource Network. (2014). Career guide for human resources manager.
Retrieved from http://jobs.virginia.gov/careerguides/HRMgrGuide.htm.








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Appendices
1. Mean wage for HRM per industry, May 2012
Management of companies and enterprises $112,550
Professional, scientific, and technical
services
112,210
Manufacturing 97,930
Government 92,020
Health care and social assistance 85,870
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014
2. Percentage Projected Employment Change, 2012-2022
Percent change in employment, projected 2012-22
Human resources managers- 13%
Total, all occupations- 11%
Management occupations- 7%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014