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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.
Having a related degree can be really beneficial and is something employers will be looking for. Subjects to consider include:
If your degree isn’t CIPD-accredited, you should consider doing a postgraduate degree in human resources management or another accredited subject. This is desirable to employers and can give you the knowledge and experience needed for higher paid positions.
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There are no official academic requirements to become a human resources and industrial relations officer but a degree would definitely make you more employable. A postgraduate degree could also boost your employment and salary expectations.
Examples of taught MAs and research degrees at postgraduate level include MAs in:
You’ll need to be an excellent multi-tasker with strong people skills to succeed in this role.
You should try to get some experience within human resources or administration before applying for jobs as you’ll stand a much better chance of getting hired. Employers will want to see that you have experience of working in an office. You may choose to do a placement year at university, shadowing someone who works in HR or a summer internship.
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