Human resources and industrial relations officers help to improve the working environment within an organisation. This role involves assisting with recruitment, training and the implementation of policies. Find out more about what this job involves and what you might need to study.
Almost every business needs a human resources team to manage and care for its people. In this role, you might work for a charity, private company, trade union or other organisation, assisting with recruitment, staff development and managing relationships between management and employees.
You need to be highly organised, efficient and personable to excel in this role. You’ll be responsible for interviewing candidates for jobs, dealing with conflict and assisting with any other personnel or industrial relations issues. You’ll gain a wide variety of skills and knowledge of how businesses operate, helping people to reach their career goals and overseeing standard procedures and administrative tasks.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a human resources and industrial relations officer in the UK is £30,680.
You’ll usually work from one location but may travel if a company has several offices.
Most human resources and industrial relations officers work from an office as they need to work closely with employees. However, your employer may let you work from home.
Use our Career Matcher to see which industries and roles align best with your interests.