Salary guide
HR Manager
- Average salary
- £35,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HRBusiness
- The UK HR sector employs over 200,000 people
Other names this job is known by
- Human Resources Manager
- People Manager
Key responsibilities
- Manage HR policies and procedures
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training
- Advise staff and managers on employment law
- Handle employee relations and conflict resolution
- Ensure compliance with regulations
- Develop and implement HR strategies
- Manage payroll and benefits
- Prepare reports for senior management
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in business or HR
- CIPD qualifications
- Experience in HR roles
- Leadership and communication skills
- IT and HR system skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- HR Director
- Head of People
- Senior Consultant
- Business Owner
How to get the job
- Study business or HR
- Complete a relevant degree or diploma
- Obtain CIPD qualifications
- Apply for entry-level HR roles
- Progress to management with experience and further training
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