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Human Resources Manager.
Manages recruitment, performance, wellbeing and development for an organisation’s people.
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Human Resources managers ensure that employees are recruited, managed and resourced effectively, contributing to the overall efficiency and smooth running of the company.
Human Resources is the organisational function that deals with issues relating to people, such as compensation, hiring, performance management, organisation development, safety, wellness, benefits, employee motivation, communication, administration and training.
Routes to Working in Human Resources
The professional body is the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). Its Profession Map now structures both qualifications and membership grades into levels:
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Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice → Foundation membership.
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Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management (or Organisational Learning & Development) → Associate membership.
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Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management → eligible for Chartered membership (with relevant experience).
Good to know: A degree isn’t required – entry is possible at any level depending on experience – and CIPD qualifications can also be studied via apprenticeship.