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How to Become a Human Resource Manager

To become a human resource manager, you must meet certain educational requirements and develop critical skills such as leadership, problem solving, communication and more.

Human resource management is a rewarding career that's perfect for those who are passionate about business and love working with people. A human resource manager acts as a liaison between a company's employees and its executives, overseeing areas like employee training and education, recruitment and hiring, and employee procedures and policies.

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Educational Requirements for Human Resource Managers

A successful human resource management career starts with a solid business education. Most businesses require at least a bachelor's degree, and you can gain a real competitive edge in the marketplace by earning an M.S. in Human Resource Management and Development.1 The Human Resource Management and Development (M.S.) degree program at NLU helps human resources practitioners refine their leadership skills to help build organizations that maximize the effectiveness of human capital.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Candidates with certification or a master’s degree—particularly those with a concentration in human resources management—should have the best job prospects." 2

Human Resource Management Skills & Certifications

The most important skills for a human resource manager to develop include:

  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Oral and visual presentation
  • Business administration
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict management

Additional certifications aren't required to be a successful human resource manager, but some professionals pursue certification from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) as a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) to gain an additional edge in the job market.2

Learn More About Human Resource Management and Development

 

Source References [+]

1. "How to Become a Human Resource Manager: Education and Career Roadmap." Study.com. http://study.com/articles/How_to_Become_a_Human_Resource_Manager_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.html

2. "Human Resources Management: Job Outlook." BLS.gov. 27 April 2018. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm#tab-6

3. "SHRM Certification." SHRM.org. http://www.shrm.org/certification/pages/default.aspx

Locations

  • CHICAGO DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

    NLU’s Chicago campus on South Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops.

    122 S. Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60603
    (888) 658.8632
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  • ELGIN

    Conveniently located in a fast-growing business district off I-90 and Route 31, NLU Elgin features 10 classrooms with high-tech media equipment; a computer lab with high-speed Internet access; two conference rooms; and comfortable student lounges. Parking is free at this recently remodeled and upgraded teaching site, which now includes wireless Internet access.

    620 Tollgate Road
    Elgin, IL 60123
    (888) 658.8632
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  • NORTH SHORE

    Opened in the summer of 2006, NLU North Shore at Skokie is a state-of-the-art modern campus located just off the Edens Expressway near the Old Orchard Shopping Center. The campus includes 44 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a walk-in lab in the library; six conference rooms; a public café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; and multiple, comfortable student lounge areas.

    5202 Old Orchard Road
    Skokie, IL 60077
    (888) 658.8632
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  • LISLE

    Located just minutes from the East-West Tollway (I-88), NLU Lisle features 42 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a separate walk-in lab in the library; a café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; conference rooms; and six comfortable student lounge areas with wireless access.

    850 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
    (888) 658.8632
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  • WHEELING

    Located in one of Chicago's major northwest suburbs, the newly renovated NLU Wheeling includes 20 classrooms with high-tech media equipment, four conference rooms, four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, large student lounge areas with wireless capabilities and interactive video capabilities, and an extensive research library. The site also houses the university library research collection.

    1000 Capitol Drive
    Wheeling, IL 60090
    (888) 658.8632
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  • FLORIDA (TAMPA)

    Established in 1988 and located in one of Tampa's major business districts, NLU's Florida Regional Center serves students in 13 counties in central Florida. In addition to its classrooms, the National Louis University Tampa Regional Center features a computer lab, student lounges, and conference room.

    5110 Sunforest Drive, Suite 102
    Tampa, FL 33634
    (800) 366.6581
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