What can I do with a human resource development degree?
Students graduating with a major in human resource development acquire many transferable skills and can use their education in a variety of fields!
Below is a list of potential employers and career opportunities for human resource development. This is not an exhaustive listing. The world of work is always evolving and over time job titles and work settings can change.
Potential employers
- bureau of labor
- business training facilities
- community agencies
- companies/corporations
- consulting firms
- department of labor
- educational institutions
- employment security commission
- financial institutions
- government agencies
- healthcare organizations
- hotels and restaurants
- labor unions
- law firms
- manufacturing firms
- nonprofit organizations
- retail chains
- staffing agencies
Career opportunities in human resource development *
- administrator
- arbitrator
- benefits and job analysis specialist
- compensation manager
- conciliator
- consultant
- director of human resources
- director of industrial relations
- director of personnel
- EEO officer
- employee assistance plan manager
- employee benefits manager
- employee benefits specialist
- employee interviewer
- employee relations representative
- employment and placement manager
- HR information system specialist
- human resource generalist
- international HR manager
- labor relations
- occupational analyst
- occupational safety
- organizational change
- performance appraisal
- policy development
- recruiter
- researcher
- technology trainer
- training and development manager
- training and development specialist
- volunteer coordinator
*Some careers require post-baccalaureate degrees or training.
For assistance clarifying your career direction, or for assistance regarding internships, job searches, and résumé writing, visit the ETC Services center in Appleby Hall 127 or call 612-625-3339 to schedule an individual appointment with a career counselor.
September 2007