In this post, let’s take a look at different methods to get started in human resources. Let’s start by explaining human resources is, what these staff do and how to get started in the field.
What is Human Resources?
Human Resources is a profession that deals with the hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, and disciplining of employees. Human resources professionals manage benefits for employees. Human resources professionals develop and implement strategies to manage the workforce, while monitoring and evaluating performance. Human resources professionals are responsible for providing information and advice on employment law, benefits, and other legal matters. Who is it that keeps the employees happy safe and satisfied? You guessed it! Human Resources.
How to get started in Human Resources?
If you new to HR, you will need to know a little bit about the field. You should be able to recognize common HR terms, such as payroll, compensation, and benefits.
The first way to get started in human resources is to start working as an HR Assistant. Human resources assistants are usually the entry-level positions in the HR department. The job of an HR assistant is to help employers manage their HR needs and to ensure that all of their employees are treated fairly. This includes making sure that the company follows the laws and regulations that protect workers.
The benefits of this entry point are:
- Learn how to do it on the job, so you can get your first experience
- Work with people who have been doing this for a long time
- Improve your skills while learning from the seasoned professionals
The second way is to go to college and earn a bachelor’s degree in human resources. This is the traditional way of getting into the field. If you have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, you will be able to work in a variety of positions in the human resources field. You will be able to work as a human resource assistant, a human resources executive or even a human resource manager. Human resource managers usually have the following job duties:
- managing the human resources department
- usually in charge of hiring and firing
- responsible for training employees
- helping with all the paperwork for the company
- keeping track of all the employee information
- making sure that the company’s policies are being followed
- make sure that all the paperwork is being done properly
The third way is to transition into a human resources field from a similar career path. This is a good option if you want to learn more about the field and get some experience in it. For example, if you have a background in accounting, you can get a job as an accountant in human resources. You can work as an accountant and learn all the human resources basics that you need to know. There are currently about 2.5 million people working in human resources in the United States and the field continues to grow rapidly.
In conclusion, to start a career in HR, you need to have a solid understanding of the industry and the role of human resources in an organization. This includes having a good understanding of the roles, responsibilities, training, benefits of the position and more. You also need to have a clear understanding of the work culture and the type of people that you’ll be working with. In addition to the basic requirements for the job, you also need to be a good communicator, have a high level of emotional intelligence, and be able to work well with others. If you are new to Human Resources, get started today. Join the Richmond, Virginia chapter of the National Association of African-Americans in Human Resources. You will network with seasoned HR professionals, stay current on the latest and be an industry insider.
