Human resource management is a large network of functions concerned with managing people in work organizations. It includes recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, grievances, and advancement.  HR managers design and manage processes and programs that create and sustain an effective workforce that supports the objectives of an organization.  Professionals in this field need a wide variety of skills including accounting, statistics, legal knowledge, management, conflict resolution, communication, and persuasion.  A major in human resource management and organizational behavior prepares graduates to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in business, government, and civic organizations.
 
The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to human resource management majors.  Some will require additional education.  For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab in Lucina 235.
 
Americans with Disabilities Act Specialist
Assistant Human Resource Director
Chief Learning Officer
Community Relations Coordinator
Compensation and Benefits Executive
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Compensation Manager
Corporate Labor Relations Executive
Consultant
Credit Manager
Customer Service Manager
Director of Employee Benefits and Services
Director of Industrial Relations
Director of Training
Disibilities Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Diversity Specialist
Employee and Labor Relations Specialist
Employee Assistance Program Manager
Employee Benefits Manager
Employee Grievance Specialist
Employee Relations Coordinator
Employee Relations Manager
Employee-Related Government Regulations Specialist
Employment and Recruiting Manager
Employment Specialist
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Financial Manager
FMLA Specialist
Government Regulations Specialist
Human Resource Information System Manager
Human Resource Information System Specialist
Human Resource Information System Technician
Human Resource Manager
Human Resource Specialist
Insurance Agent/Broker
Insurance Underwriter
Job Analyst
Job Evaluation Specialist
Labor Relations Director
Management Program Development Coordinator
Manager of Employee Training and Development
Manager of Labor Relations
Manager of Personnel Services
Organizational Development Manager
OSHA Specialist
Performance Evaluation Specialist
Placement Specialist
Press Secretary
Recruitment Specialist
Retirement Benefits Specialist
Safety and Health Officer
Safety Coordinator
Senior Compensation Manager
Senior Recruiting Analyst
Training and Development Specialist
Training Manager
Training Specialist
Unemployment Benefits Specialist
Union Bargaining Specialist
Union Relations Specialist
Wage and Salary Administrator
 
Resources available in the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab, Lucina 235
 
Careers in Business (OCC 25)
Careers in Focus: Business Managers (OCC 25.7)
Careers in International Business (OCC 28)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for Business Majors (OCC 26)
Management Professional Employment Portfolio (PORT 4)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Business Management Careers (OCC 30)
Opportunities in Human Resource Management Careers (OCC 113)
Opportunities in Property Management Careers (OCC 176)
Resumes for Business Management Careers (JS R/CL 34)
WetFeet.com Insider Guide to Careers in Human Resources (OCC 114))
 
Web sites:
           
Miller College of Business—Human Resources and Organizational Behavior:   http://www.bsu.edu/cob/hr/
Career Links for BSU Majors (see Resources for All Business Majors and Business—Management):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
America's Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook:  http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
HR Career Center:  http://www.tcm.com/hr-careers/career/
IndianaINTERNnet:  http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp 
Internships.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/pwinternships
Internships USA.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter:  http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter
O*NET:  http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard:  http://www.salary.com
Society for Human Resource Management:  http://www.shrm.org/
Volunteer Match:  http://www.volunteermatch.org