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Also known as: HR Manager, HR Executive, Director of People Operations, Chief Human Resources Officer
Your workday begins as you step into the corporate office building in downtown Atlanta. You head straight to your office, setting your bag down before opening your laptop. Microsoft Outlook greets you with a flurry of emails; you prioritize and flag urgent items. First, you open Workday to review the HR analytics dashboard, focusing on Q3 retention rates and talent acquisition metrics. A quick glance at your calendar confirms a packed day, so you grab a strong coffee before diving in.
The outlook for Human Resources Directors is stable through 2035. Professionals often begin their careers as HR Managers or Talent Acquisition Specialists, gaining experience before moving into this leadership role. With further experience, you can advance to top executive positions such as Chief Human Resources Officer or Vice President of Human Resources, overseeing broader organizational strategy.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$95,000 - $150,000 per year
Estimated for US-wide average
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Organizational Behavior Studies
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Organizational Leadership
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Workforce Development and Training
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Psychology, General
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
International and Intercultural Communication
Bachelor • Communication & Media • 4 years
Finance & Control
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years