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Human Resources Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Common Tasks
- Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
- Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
- Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.
- Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $51.65 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $25.21 and $78.17 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $107,420.99 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $52,436.43 and $162,599.99 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 790 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 13.9% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 900.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $47.00 with the median annual salary reaching $97,812.
