Management Careers: Administrative Services Managers

Essential Career Information

2017 Median Pay $52,030

2016, Number of Jobs 308,700

Employment Growth Forecast, 2016-2026 9%

Entry-Level Education Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent

2017, Wage of the Highest 10% $90,290

2017, Wage of the Lowest 10% $29,850
Human Resources Managers

Education and Certifications Human Resources Managers Need

Human resources managers typically need a Bachelor in Human Resources or a Bachelor in Business Administration to begin a human resources management career.

People can obtain some human resources jobs with experience in other backgrounds such as business management and information technology.

For some HR positions some companies require a Master in Human Resources degree or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. In addition, human resources personnel interested in HR management positions usually need experience working with human resources programs such as employment laws and compensation plans.

Some colleges and universities offer an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources Management, a Master in Human Resources Management – functional Human Resource Management

Although certification is not mandatory, many employers prefer hiring certified human resources managers. Certification also aids with human resources manager career advancement opportunities. The Society for Human Resource Management offers many human resources programs.