Online MBA
PG- Duration
- 2 Years
- Level
- Postgraduate
The Human Resources specialisation covers talent management, organisational behaviour and employment law at a managerial level.
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Human Resources Professional
Hire, develop and support the people who make an organisation work.
Overview
Human resources teams look after the full employee journey, from hiring and onboarding through learning, performance, pay structures and exit. Modern HR also leans on data to understand engagement and attrition.
It suits people who enjoy working with others, can handle sensitive situations calmly and like building fair processes. Roles exist in almost every industry, which gives HR professionals flexibility over where they work.
What you'll do
- Plan and run recruitment drives, interviews and onboarding
- Design training and development programmes for teams
- Manage performance reviews and support managers with feedback
- Keep policies aligned with labour law and workplace regulations
- Handle employee relations and help resolve workplace concerns
Key skills
- Talent acquisition
- Labour law basics
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- HR analytics
- Compensation and benefits
- Empathy and discretion
Typical roles
- HR Executive
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- HR Business Partner
- Learning & Development Coordinator
- Compensation & Benefits Analyst
- Employee Relations Officer
Job titles and responsibilities differ between organisations. Salaries vary by employer, city and experience.
How to get there
- 1Online MBA with a Human Resources specialisation
- 2Online BBA in Human Resources as an undergraduate starting point
- 3Online BA or MA in Sociology for a people-focused foundation before HR
From our catalogue
Courses that lead here
Online programmes that build the knowledge and skills this career draws on. Specialisation availability varies by university.
Online BBA
UG- Duration
- 3 Years
- Level
- Undergraduate
An early route into HR operations with a Human Resources specialisation after Class 12.
Online MA
PG- Duration
- 2 Years
- Level
- Postgraduate
Sociology builds an understanding of groups and workplaces that complements later HR study.
Where to study
Universities offering these courses
Universities that offer one or more of the programmes above. Recognition, fees and specialisation availability are confirmed during counselling.
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