HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
People in this role often start in an HR assistant, coordinator, or other people-focused business position and build experience over time. A post-secondary education in human resources, business, or a related field is often helpful, and some people later add specialized HR study or professional development. Strong communication, organization, and judgment are important. Experience in workplaces with many employees can also help someone move into management responsibilities.
THE WORK
What you may do
- plan and coordinate HR activities
- support recruitment and hiring processes
- help develop workplace policies
- advise on employee relations matters
- coordinate training and development activities
- support performance management processes
- work with management on staffing needs
A DAY IN THE LIFE
What a day can include
A human resources manager’s day may include meetings with managers, reviewing hiring needs, and helping solve workplace concerns. They often answer questions from employees, support policy or procedure updates, and coordinate training or staffing tasks. The work can involve a mix of computer-based planning, phone calls, emails, and face-to-face conversations. Because the job is people-centred, each day may change depending on the organization’s priorities.
SKILLS TO BUILD