by Joe Taylor Jr.
joe.taylor@university-of-phoenix-online.net
University of Phoenix Columnist
If you want to use your management and mentoring skills to their fullest, a Master of Management degree with a concentration in Human Resources Management can lead to a job that offers money and meaning.

While jobs in other specialties dwindle, employers in all sectors need qualified human resources specialists. In the most recent business survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, companies revealed that nearly five percent of working Americans hold human resource jobs.

Though some companies’ HR departments cultivate specialists from within, complex benefits and health-care issues require specialists. A Master of Human Resource Management degree shows employers that you understand the needs and challenges of a modern work force.

Human Resources Management Degree Holders Earn Top Wages Human resources managers with the right experience and training can earn top salaries, especially at large companies. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that most human resources managers at moderate-sized firms earn an average annual salary of just over $100,000. That number can go even higher when your Human Resources Management degree prepares you with specific training on computerized benefits systems.

Top HR Managers Help Steer Successful Companies Once you earn your Master of Management/Human Resources Management degree, you can play a significant role in the success of your employer. Not only do human resources managers recruit top-flight staff, they also:

• Prevent discrimination and harassment.
• Design internal training programs.
• Authorize professional development initiatives.
• Evaluate and choose health-care and financial benefits.
• Advise company leaders on critical decisions.

Whether you already work in a human resources department, or you want to make a calculated career move, an online degree in Human Resource Management can help you gain key skills while building more business experience.

Sources
Human Resources Management
Salary.com
US Department of Labor

About the Author
Joe Taylor Jr. coaches business leaders and sales professionals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Ithaca College.