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Human Resources Professional

Hire, develop and support the people who make an organisation work.

Overview

Human resources teams look after the full employee journey, from hiring and onboarding through learning, performance, pay structures and exit. Modern HR also leans on data to understand engagement and attrition.

It suits people who enjoy working with others, can handle sensitive situations calmly and like building fair processes. Roles exist in almost every industry, which gives HR professionals flexibility over where they work.

What you'll do

  • Plan and run recruitment drives, interviews and onboarding
  • Design training and development programmes for teams
  • Manage performance reviews and support managers with feedback
  • Keep policies aligned with labour law and workplace regulations
  • Handle employee relations and help resolve workplace concerns

Key skills

  • Talent acquisition
  • Labour law basics
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • HR analytics
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Empathy and discretion

Typical roles

  • HR Executive
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • HR Business Partner
  • Learning & Development Coordinator
  • Compensation & Benefits Analyst
  • Employee Relations Officer

Job titles and responsibilities differ between organisations. Salaries vary by employer, city and experience.

How to get there

  1. 1Online MBA with a Human Resources specialisation
  2. 2Online BBA in Human Resources as an undergraduate starting point
  3. 3Online BA or MA in Sociology for a people-focused foundation before HR

From our catalogue

Courses that lead here

Online programmes that build the knowledge and skills this career draws on. Specialisation availability varies by university.

Online MBA

PG
Duration
2 Years
Level
Postgraduate

The Human Resources specialisation covers talent management, organisational behaviour and employment law at a managerial level.

Online BBA

UG
Duration
3 Years
Level
Undergraduate

An early route into HR operations with a Human Resources specialisation after Class 12.

Online MA

PG
Duration
2 Years
Level
Postgraduate

Sociology builds an understanding of groups and workplaces that complements later HR study.

Where to study

Universities offering these courses

Universities that offer one or more of the programmes above. Recognition, fees and specialisation availability are confirmed during counselling.

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Ready to work towards Human Resources Professional?

Check which of these programmes you are eligible for, then talk it through with a counsellor.

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